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janegb 10-02-2012 08:52 AM

Gimbels Model 4000 found today. She is a beauty!
 
I walked into one of five local Thrift shops today. They were waiting for me, knew I would be in soon. I go regularly about twice a week, for exercise mainly and to pick up fabric, etc. There she was, Turq. and Cream, clean as a pin . However, they couldn't get her to work. Shes in a nice little cabinet with knee pedal. Loved her and took her as-is, no guarantee of course. Price,... a whopping $25.00! Didn't take but about 30 minutes to figure it out. She sews a very nice stitch and zigZag. Am so very thrilled to have her in my "Stable". Name, Ginny. The cabinet is plain, no dings or scratches. I don't think shes been used very much. Lovely! Made in Japan, Serial # 22739.

Having problems uploading photo. Will resize and upload later.

madamepurl 10-02-2012 05:19 PM

Can't wait to see a photo! Turq is one of my favorite colors.

janegb 10-02-2012 06:33 PM

Gimbles Sewing Machine Photo
 
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Hope this works. Photo a little blurry, my hand trembles.

oregongirl 10-02-2012 06:37 PM

she's beautiful! how fun! enjoy getting to know her. love your flying geese quilt in the background too.

startella18 10-02-2012 08:33 PM

Wow she's PRETTY!!! Congrats! Enjoy!

lovelyl 10-03-2012 03:29 AM

Nice machine! Lucky you!

janegb 10-03-2012 03:39 AM

This quilt isn't finished yet. I love Flying geese, and use them most in my quilts. I just take 4-5-or 6" squares, cut them diag, sew them together... so easy, I don't have to mess with that extra 1/4" difference. Also, I don't really mind if they arent exactly on point, because I am older now and quilts are for family members who love me...I am lucky enough to be loved!

CanadianGirl 10-03-2012 04:07 AM

Very pretty machine! Good catch!

MimiBug123 10-03-2012 06:53 AM

Great score! I just love the vintage colors. I am looking for a pink one now, but the ones I've found are either too expensive or in horrendous shape. Love your new baby!

janegb 10-03-2012 09:44 AM

I've been looking for one of those too, very hard to find. I saw one on Ebay a couple of days ago.


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