QuiltnCowgirl

Ours is pretty skimpy too. That's why I've been surprised by the 2 I've posted here recently...the Neopolitan Brother & this one.

jljack

Here's what I was saying about expensive vintage machines in our area....$300 for a very worn treadle!!!

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/atq/2347340954.html

And if I contact them and say the price is out of line, they just laugh & hang up!!

jljack

Here's another one.....$500!!!! It must be gold plated!!! NO???? Well.....then, how about $100?

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/atq/2334938747.html

luce321

Judy, Thank you so much for the information. I read it and am sure I can do it. Haven't tried yet but will do so soon. I have been in a mess for about five days. A pipe broke in my bedroom wall leading to the bathroom, and what a mess. I've had the plumber out and SurfPro to disenfect the area. They had to take down lots of the sheetrock as it evidentally had been leaking for sometime and had lots of mold. It will be another week or more before it is completed and new carpet down. To make it worse all this is going on while I have been taking medical tests this week. The adjuster is coming tomorrow and I dread it. They have already told me on the phone that they will not pay for the mold and will not pay for the plumber's labor and to replace the pipe. I wonder why I carry insurance at all.

Sorry, to complain but venting seems to help. Thanks again so much. Incidentally, I have asked several questions since I joined this site and you are the only one that has answered my posts. I must have been doing something incorrect.

buslady

i bought a 99 on ebay that was in a homemade case, i need one for my 66, so i sent both machines to my dsil for him to make a base for it using the other as a "guide". he hasnt finished yet

jljack

Luce, I don't think you were doing anything incorrectly. I have seen your questions, but I didn't know the answers, so I didn't reply. Sometimes we go by a question for that reason, because we know there are others who can answer....and sometimes our questions get overlooked because of the volume of posts on this thread.

Don't give up....ask the question again. You aren't being ignored...the people here don't ignore....be a little persistent, and someone will answer you. It just may take a couple of tries...I have had that happen, too. Not everyone goes back and reads every page, and if your question gets back a couple of pages....well, it can slip into oblivion in less than 1 day!! :-)

redbugsullivan

[\quote]Definitely a badged National, and in absolutely wonderful shape. The Nationals generally take Boye size 14 needles, but DamascusAnnie, the Queen of National machines, says she just uses a regular 15 x 1 needle and "cheats" it down a bit. Let me know if that works for you, and if not, we will hunt for needles that work!![/quote]

It looks like a National to me too. In fact, it's a lot like my Alvah only in WAY better condition. I think your grandmother+ would be thrilled if you oiled it up and did some sewing!! I'm fixing up my MiL's 1904 New Home just for that reason. Yes, be inspired and sew!

sew wishful

Here you go....I have a couple more I'll send.

emmah

The bobbin case goes for $5.00 plus shipping or less on ebay. There also was one with the case, several bobbins, and an extra plate for $9.99. The light bulbs are only a couple dollars. It is a real workhorse of a machine, can sew just about anything!

irishrose

Glen, sorry about your trees. My son working in your area just got a call. His company is offering their heavy equipment for clean up and needs operators. Of course, D jumped on it.

Our Craigslist is full of machines - must be spring cleaning, but I'm not buying. At least not until I convert my family room to another sewing room.