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05-31-2011, 01:37 PM

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buslady

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Another quick question - do the Featherweight and the 201 use the same bobbins?

05-31-2011, 01:44 PM

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Got ticks!

Now that is the test of a true camper - ticks!!!
Tommie

Oh YUCK!!! I love camping, but hate ticks & fleas!!

me and I stepped in dog doo doo and got my gillies yucky

05-31-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

This is kind of off topic, but at the same time it is topic.

So, how many of you while researching info on vintage machines and usage of vintage machines start folders of the google sites that you found helpful? And how many of you find that you can't find the info that you bookmarked when you are looking for the info to help others? So, you have to just google again. Or when you do recall the bookmarked site where the info is located, you find the site is no longer up; so, you have to google again.

It's so easy to find oneself in the state of confusion while searching through bookmarks.

Time for me to delete bookmarks and organize folders, or just google for the information in the first place.

:? :roll:

Yes, I have run across this problem. I have started a binder, and I print out the information pages I find and put them in it so I don't lose them! Whoever promised we would be a paperless society was wrong!!! Information disappears, and if you don't get it while it's in front of you, you may lose it forever! :wink:

05-31-2011, 02:00 PM

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jljack

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What is the difference between a 66 and a 99? Kathie

I am not knowing on the 99 so can't answer your question but I am sure Nancy can. Glenn

The 99 is a 3/4 size machine, and looks like a small 66.

05-31-2011, 02:02 PM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by fabric whisperer

this is my new baby that will be home soon ... I have had a 66 on my list, because its my birth year (I know, weird reason) ~ but she's pretty, and is already up and running. She will by mine soon :)

Lovely machine!!

05-31-2011, 02:11 PM

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leevenora

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I am sure it has been posted somewhere on here already but, could someone tell me what is best to clean the outside of the machine, with out hurting the decals. thanks

05-31-2011, 02:21 PM

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SewExtremeSeams

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I am sure it has been posted somewhere on here already but, could someone tell me what is best to clean the outside of the machine, with out hurting the decals. thanks

Hi, If you scroll through these topics you will find Billy's tutorials for cleaning. But, for a quick answer for cleaning a machine quickly that doesn't need a lot of cleaning most of us use GoJo. GoJo is a hand cleaner. There are two types of GoJo. You must make sure it is withOUT pumice in the hand cleaner. Pumice will damage your finish and decals. Hope this helps. Billy's tutes are very thorough!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1013

:-D

05-31-2011, 02:27 PM

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Now, it is my turn to THANK YOU. I just got done cleaning and labeling all the attachments that came with my newly acquired Singer 301A. I have two Ruffler attachments that I had no idea how to use. And, right in your 'my pages' on the Sew Machine page is the very site I need...

Free Attachment / Feet Instructions

http://www.thesewbox.com/free_sewing...tructions.html

Perfect! You have made my day! I have a dress I want to make for my 3 year old GD pictured in my avatar. Yippee! :-D :-D

Wow!! Thanks....I needed the same information for the ruffler foot I just bought for my 301a. Thanks for finding this site!! And YOU made MY Day!!! :-) :thumbup: