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03-25-2011, 04:21 PM
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Linda, I just love your machine. I especially like the wrinkle finish.
03-25-2011, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dirty1mom
Bubba looks good. I will have to remember that trick. Are those your fingerprints on Bubba?
03-25-2011, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
I'm SEW stoked. I spent the night assembling my 31-15 treadle, in anticipation of using the larger workspace for fm quilting my now basted bargello, and the larger queen-size quilt for DD. I was missing a bracket, so I 'improvised' with two spring-loaded curtain rods that hold up the two extended leafs. I can't believe the extra workspace I got, and I'm anxious to give it a spin. I did a tryout of fm, and that's the last picture of the set: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03630418ObsSzP It's not perfect, but it is functional AND original. I named my machine Bubba. :)
03-25-2011, 04:43 PM
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Black Singer 301 for sale in Middleboro, MA. The cabinet that it is in is TRULY ugly :shock: but the machine looks in good condition:
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/atq/2284754746.html
It comes with a buttonholer and some other attachments.
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/atq/2284754746.html
It comes with a buttonholer and some other attachments.
03-25-2011, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ssgramma
OK, take it all apart, put back together, everthing is fine now. So, it appears the stop clamp washer was backwards. I'm sure I put it in the way it came out when the new handwheel arrived and it did sew fine until breaking the needle.
Now it's on with the FMQ and trying to work out the tension, speed and turning issues so I can get past the rat's nests on the back. Some good but a lot of ripping!
Now it's on with the FMQ and trying to work out the tension, speed and turning issues so I can get past the rat's nests on the back. Some good but a lot of ripping!
03-25-2011, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
I'm SEW stoked. I spent the night assembling my 31-15 treadle, in anticipation of using the larger workspace for fm quilting my now basted bargello, and the larger queen-size quilt for DD. I was missing a bracket, so I 'improvised' with two spring-loaded curtain rods that hold up the two extended leafs. I can't believe the extra workspace I got, and I'm anxious to give it a spin. I did a tryout of fm, and that's the last picture of the set: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03630418ObsSzP It's not perfect, but it is functional AND original. I named my machine Bubba. :)
Bubba looks like a workhorse.
Most Bubbas are.
Love your set-up.
Happy Treadling...............
Here's our son Bubba. :thumbup:
Blessings,
Sandi
03-25-2011, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
I'm SEW stoked. I spent the night assembling my 31-15 treadle, in anticipation of using the larger workspace for fm quilting my now basted bargello, and the larger queen-size quilt for DD. I was missing a bracket, so I 'improvised' with two spring-loaded curtain rods that hold up the two extended leafs. I can't believe the extra workspace I got, and I'm anxious to give it a spin. I did a tryout of fm, and that's the last picture of the set: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03630418ObsSzP It's not perfect, but it is functional AND original. I named my machine Bubba. :)
Here are the pics showing how the box was made. The box is sitting on top of my parlor cabinet and is separate from it (just in case the pics make it look like it's part of the larger cabinet).
I bought this machine from Craigslist yesterday....$60.00!!!!! It is in excellent shape!
Original holes for machine hinges
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Front lip on inside of box to hold machine up
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Singer "Red Eye" in box made from original treadle top. I can't help but stare at this machine she is so purdy!! I feel like a new mother looking at her baby!
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03-25-2011, 04:55 PM
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Hey Sandi, you've got a great looking Bubba, too! I look forward to making my drapes for the new house now that I'm all set up. This is the only treadle that I work with TWO feet. guess it's because of the larger flywheel. It still amazes me how these machines make my heart go pitter-patter. Don't know why, but they really do!
Enjoy your Bubba, and I'll enjoy mine. :thumbup:
Enjoy your Bubba, and I'll enjoy mine. :thumbup:
03-25-2011, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
I'm SEW stoked. I spent the night assembling my 31-15 treadle, in anticipation of using the larger workspace for fm quilting my now basted bargello, and the larger queen-size quilt for DD. I was missing a bracket, so I 'improvised' with two spring-loaded curtain rods that hold up the two extended leafs. I can't believe the extra workspace I got, and I'm anxious to give it a spin. I did a tryout of fm, and that's the last picture of the set: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03630418ObsSzP It's not perfect, but it is functional AND original. I named my machine Bubba. :)
03-25-2011, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
Actually this IS the original top. I really wanted DH to make me a new one, but I still love the look of the original wood. It's a bit rough, but I used a good refinisher and it's smooth and shouldn't give me a problem. I'd love to see a picture of your box for your hand crank! I've got 3 of them, and they are just really fun machines. Mine comes camping with me. Don't forget a picture of your handcrank, too!
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