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05-17-2011, 05:11 PM
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Hehe! I probably won't be done, just done for a little while. When I get a hand-crank machine, that'll bring me to 5 vintage and 3 more modern machines.
05-17-2011, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by cherrybsixty
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by cherrybsixty
Hi everyone, My 'pillque' (computer) went down about three weeks ago, and it took me a little while to get up and running again. It has taken me two weeks to get caught up with you guys and dolls. First, may I send out my condolences to all who have endures losses of love one's. May I send blessing to who have made it through the storms, fires, and floodings. May I send congrats to all who have obtain new acquired ladies. May I wish everyone a belated 'Mother's day. I thank all of you for the very much welcome shared knowledge concerning these percious ladies. And last, I'd like to share I have acquired two ancient beauties of my own. One an ancient hand pieced, hand appliqued, hand quilted QULIT. The other is a FW. I know, you want to see pictures. I have to take pics, first and then I can post them. Oh yea, the quilt may be 60 to 80 years old. The speciality cleaners is quessing that age, because of the fabric that it is made with. Let me say good blessings to all.
05-17-2011, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
A link showing my new "lady" before and after... :)
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-123819-1.htm#3272086
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-123819-1.htm#3272086
05-17-2011, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Okay, all my "know it all" friends!! I have a featherweight that I have pieced quilts on, but now it seems the bobbin shuttle(?) goes all the way around. Shouldn't it go one way for a bit and then back a bit or is it supposed to go all the way around?? The bobbin won't seat itself and therefore won't sew. I can't think of a thing I've done, other that remove the bobbin to rewind it. I'm stumped.
I'm wondering if I should tip it up on end to get a good look. I need to get a place in the garage to work on a few machines, but hubby is not loosening his grip!
I'm wondering if I should tip it up on end to get a good look. I need to get a place in the garage to work on a few machines, but hubby is not loosening his grip!
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/...es/singfea.pdf
Figure 12 look at B2 and A2
Then on the next page there is a "CAUTION: If the throat plate is removed for cleaning the stitch forming mechanism, etc., make certain when replacing the throat plate that the position finger (A2) enters the notch (B2) of the position plate attached to the under side of the throat plate."
those old manuals have a lot of info - it might pay to check in there
05-17-2011, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Okay, all my "know it all" friends!! I have a featherweight that I have pieced quilts on, but now it seems the bobbin shuttle(?) goes all the way around. Shouldn't it go one way for a bit and then back a bit or is it supposed to go all the way around?? The bobbin won't seat itself and therefore won't sew. I can't think of a thing I've done, other that remove the bobbin to rewind it. I'm stumped.
I'm wondering if I should tip it up on end to get a good look. I need to get a place in the garage to work on a few machines, but hubby is not loosening his grip!
I'm wondering if I should tip it up on end to get a good look. I need to get a place in the garage to work on a few machines, but hubby is not loosening his grip!
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/...es/singfea.pdf
Figure 12 look at B2 and A2
Then on the next page there is a "CAUTION: If the throat plate is removed for cleaning the stitch forming mechanism, etc., make certain when replacing the throat plate that the position finger (A2) enters the notch (B2) of the position plate attached to the under side of the throat plate."
those old manuals have a lot of info - it might pay to check in there
05-17-2011, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Kitzone
Hi Becky ~ It's a Tucker :)
Judy
Judy
[img]http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/...1/48tucker.jpg[/img]
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05-17-2011, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by greenini
If any one wants an actual book about sewing machine attachments I can recommend "the Sewing Machine Attachment Book" by Charlene Phillips. It has general machine info, shank determination info and info on how to use all those fun & mysterious attachments. List price is $16.99, but I'm pretty sure I paid a bit less, maybe on Amazon?
I will see if I can find the link for you guys!
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05-17-2011, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by miriam
Billy,
When that little girl is old like me and that machine is still running, somebody is still going to be trying to figure that one out. 'oD
When that little girl is old like me and that machine is still running, somebody is still going to be trying to figure that one out. 'oD
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05-17-2011, 07:31 PM
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Charlee, I printed what you used on the cabinet. It looks wonderful. I have my 128's bentwood case and my Leader's treadle cabinet to do. Thank you.
05-17-2011, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Kitzone
Hi Becky ~ It's a Tucker :)
Judy
Judy
[img]http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/...1/48tucker.jpg[/img]
Billy
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