Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

I did it again. This was was calling for HELP! Rescue me! The poor child was screaming help me!
This machine was purchased as a restoration project that never got done.
Someone started to clean the machine and silvered some of the decals, oh well...what is done is done.
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This isn't the worst cabinet that I have picked up, but this will be the worst one that I restore. I have the other drawer pulls in one of the drawers.
I have NO idea where I'm going to put this machine...but I'm looking forward to cleaning her up.

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Monica, that is the prettiest cabinet I have seen in a long time. I love the shape of the cabinet! I especially love the 'feet' on the treadle; and, the name Eldredge on the treadle. Such a cool looking outfit! It doesn't look like it was wet? I can't wait to see that cabinet refinished - it will be a knockout! I have decided I am not getting any more treadle cabinets unless they are really ornate - I love the ones that have the company name on the cabinet or treadle irons like the way White and New Home did - I have never seen an Eldredge with the name on the cabinet and irons before! Keep us posted on your progress with that cabinet.

Nancy

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Originally Posted by jlhmnj

I'd imagine quite a few of us could use a call from "Hoarders", the TV show, myself included. I started collecting Sewing machine trade cards--- small, light, and don't take up much space.
Jon

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Jon,

We definetly do not need any suggestions on other sewing related memorabilia to save..oops collect!! ;)

I have officially put myself on a timeout as I am afraid of accidentally vaccinating myself with one of my treasures!!

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Originally Posted by melinda1962

Now you made this hoarder think, "Wow, I wonder if I can find the trading cards to match all my machines? What are Sewing machine trading cards? Where can I even get them? I need them."

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Melinda,

Do you need to be vaccinated? ........ if so...sign up with Miriam!.. lol

Enablers ....all of you... lmao :)

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Originally Posted by Tinabug

What is your opinion of the 301? Pros, Cons? I just purchased one, it's on the way, and I'm not sure that I should have purchased it.
I've never seen one in operation, just read about them. Hopefully, it will have been a good buy ($163) It looks to be in nice condition. Anyway, I suppose I'm just looking for a little affirmation .

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I like my 301... It is very user friendly... and a pleasure to sew with :)

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Over-25-Singe...item27bfe1b2d3

I think this is a good deal...I even see a walking foot in there!!

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Singe...item2eb92fc359

Ohh a White 221... what a cutie!!

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Originally Posted by justtrish

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Over-25-Singe...item27bfe1b2d3

I think this is a good deal...I even see a walking foot in there!!

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Maybe...but the postage makes it $49 already, if it goes off for that it might be worth it...much more and I don't know.

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Originally Posted by greenini

Maybe...but the postage makes it $49 already, if it goes off for that it might be worth it...much more and I don't know.

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That is one of the pitfalls with ebay...Shipping!!

Since my worktable is in the house most of the time, I really needed something that would get them off the table just a bit. I imagine I will make one for the larger machines when I redo one. I am not a carpenter, but can nail a nail into a 2 x 4.

Texas Jan

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Originally Posted by greenini

Maybe...but the postage makes it $49 already, if it goes off for that it might be worth it...much more and I don't know.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Over-25-Sing...#ht_500wt_1180