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-   -   what is your ultimate must have machine for your collection? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/what-your-ultimate-must-have-machine-your-collection-t226042.html)

leaha 07-18-2013 05:04 AM
I think I am all set with my dream machines, 4 Pfaff 7570's and now 6 FW's, a nolting mid arm, a Pfaff coverlock serger, and a couple of other Pfaffs, and a White I can not get to work in a cabinet, have run out of room, so NO more for me.

Caroline S 07-18-2013 05:29 AM
Originally Posted by foufymaus (Post 6183216)
Wow that is one sweet machine! I love the lines.
Ditto, ditto, ditto! Love the lines of the treadle irons.

Caroline S 07-18-2013 05:34 AM
Well, I have HALF of my ultimate must have, the head of an Eldredge Two Spool. I am still WAITING for the seller to ship the parlor cabinet, AAAARG. Long story that I will impart after the cabinet arrives.

The last, I think, additions to my collection would be a PINK Atlas and a Necchi BU.

J Miller 07-18-2013 06:01 AM
My "ultimate must have machine" is a Singer 206-K With that machine I'll have a sturdy durable ZZ / SS machine that could be outfitted as a H/C, treadle, or e-machine.

Joe

mighty 07-18-2013 06:18 AM
Hum, I guess I have not found it yet. Guess I will have to keep looking!!! Hehehe

Candace 07-18-2013 06:39 AM
Originally Posted by foufymaus (Post 6183163)
If i were ever to purchase a 'modern' more up to date machine i think i'd go with a Bernina machine. Perhaps a series 8. Lol who needs a new car any way. Hahaha. Even my truck is 'vintage', 1979 chevy 4x4 *wink*

So what machines would be your must have machine?
I would tell you buying the series 8 Bernina was one of my worst choices. Ever. It's in the shop more than it's in its table. All of my vintage machines are much more dependable. And we're talking any of them. If my house was on fire and I could grab a few machines, I'd grab my 830Record(not the new Bernina, I would hope it got melted in the fire and the insurance would cover it) and my Singer 301 and Pfaff 1471 and 1222. Four machines and I'd be good and happy.

SteveH 07-18-2013 07:38 AM
Originally Posted by J Miller (Post 6183623)
My "ultimate must have machine" is a Singer 206-K With that machine I'll have a sturdy durable ZZ / SS machine that could be outfitted as a H/C, treadle, or e-machine. Joe
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With this praise coming from you, I think I'll look into this machine.... My DD was asking about an "all purpose solid ZZ" before.

Skyangel 07-18-2013 08:56 AM
The only things I still want are a tan Featherweight from 1960 - my birth year, and a Bernina 930. I know both are out there and I'm not willing to pay the price they go for. I have two FWs already and I did find a Bernina 910, same era but only a few basic stitches.

I want the cabinet for my Grandma's 66, but for now my Mom has it with her 401 in it. I'll have them both eventually.

path49 07-18-2013 09:11 AM
Originally Posted by SteveH (Post 6183801)
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With this praise coming from you, I think I'll look into this machine.... My DD was asking about an "all purpose solid ZZ" before.
You might want to read this first http://sewing-machines.blogspot.com/...forgotten.html I don't have this machine so I really don't know anything about it personally.....

SteveH 07-18-2013 09:34 AM
Thank you for that. I'll stick with Joe's review.


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