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jbj137 01-10-2017 08:07 AM

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Beachbaby12 01-10-2017 11:55 AM

What a blessing your friend is to you! Your friend knew how much a vintage sewing machine meant to you and that you'd appreciate it! So happy for you!

RotaryQueen 01-10-2017 12:09 PM


Originally Posted by Innov8R (Post 7737937)
I suggest you write an account of how you acquired this machine and tuck it into the case for some future owner down the line. It would be a way of preserving the good deed even after you are gone.

Another great idea! All my machines (and I don't have THAT many) have back stories that are interesting, and I have been considering whether to document them in a blog.
The receipt was included. She bought it in 1986 for $440. In 1986 our family of 3 was getting by on less than $8000/year and that would have seemed like a princely sum to me.

deedum 01-10-2017 04:51 PM

Wowsers! What a treasure!

Belfrybat 01-10-2017 07:21 PM

Wow, what a lovely gift. And it looks in pristine condition. The decals aren't even worn.

cherrybsixty 01-11-2017 05:06 AM

RotaryQueen, I am doing the hallelujah dance for you. So blessed to have a friend like this. She understands that she re homing that beauty to a good place. Congratulation

momsbusy 01-11-2017 07:28 AM

Beautiful! I have one just like it! The stitches are amazing. I would cry with happiness if that happened to me. You are a lucky person. Mine was unloved at an old antique shop. She was covered with dirt and muck. I brought her home, cleaned her up, and now she's running beautifully.

Sew Freak 01-11-2017 08:02 AM

great friend and gift!!

maviskw 01-11-2017 08:18 AM

Love those Featherweights! Yours is a beauty.

lass 01-11-2017 09:32 AM

Lucky, Lucky you!


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