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Originally Posted by Bennett
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats
I picked up a gallon ziploc bag of misc sewing stuff at my favorite thrift shop the other day, and now I've got some mystery feet I'm hoping the hive mind can help me ID.
Also, as you can see, some of them are rusty, or otherwise dirty? What's a good way of cleaning them?
Also, as you can see, some of them are rusty, or otherwise dirty? What's a good way of cleaning them?
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Originally Posted by Bennett
I saw this on CL and finally figured out (I think) it's an Elna Plana Supermatic. Can anyone give me the skinny on it? How hard are they to take care of? Hard to find attachments? Straight stitch only? Thanks!
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/hsh/2507357346.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/hsh/2507357346.html
Originally Posted by miriam
Are the bullet shaped shuttles made to go on just one machine or can one from an old bag of parts fit?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibrating_shuttle
Originally Posted by jljack
Speaking of quilts finished on vintage machines, we had a sew-in at guild meeting yesterday and did a Jelly Roll Race. I took my 301a with me, and guess what....we WON the Jelly Roll Race. There were lots of high $$$ modern machines and about 6 FWs there too, but me and Ida took the prize!!! WooHoo!! Who says 60 years is old? Ida and I were both "born" in 1951. :-) I was so pleased that she did so well....she just purred along!!
Isn't it amazing just how fast 301 sew? I can't get over it. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Originally Posted by nickylsf
Originally Posted by jljack
Speaking of quilts finished on vintage machines, we had a sew-in at guild meeting yesterday and did a Jelly Roll Race. I took my 301a with me, and guess what....we WON the Jelly Roll Race. There were lots of high $$$ modern machines and about 6 FWs there too, but me and Ida took the prize!!! WooHoo!! Who says 60 years is old? Ida and I were both "born" in 1951. :-) I was so pleased that she did so well....she just purred along!!
The first one I paid $150~~it came with a photocopied manual, lots of attachments and a buttonholer.
The second one I paid $70~~also came with lots of attachements, buttonholder, a zigzagger and an original manual. Almost forgot to mention this one came with the original little bench too.
Mine are both the tan/rose color. :-D
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Bennett
I saw this on CL and finally figured out (I think) it's an Elna Plana Supermatic. Can anyone give me the skinny on it? How hard are they to take care of? Hard to find attachments? Straight stitch only? Thanks!
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/hsh/2507357346.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/hsh/2507357346.html
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I've been browsing CL more than cleaning house this morning and saw this ad, expecting to see something that looked like it had been in someone's leaky barn for 50 years:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/atq/2505353052.html
The machine looks in lovely condition at least.
After a little "oh no!" moment, I had to smile because
1. They must really love their dog.
2. They have a sense of humor.
3. They're honest. Just wish they had some after pics.
EDIT: See Treadlep's comments below about the FAKE CL ad. Important lesson today--be wary and question everything!
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Originally Posted by Bennett
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Bennett
I saw this on CL and finally figured out (I think) it's an Elna Plana Supermatic. Can anyone give me the skinny on it? How hard are they to take care of? Hard to find attachments? Straight stitch only? Thanks!
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/hsh/2507357346.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/hsh/2507357346.html
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I've been browsing CL more than cleaning house this morning and saw this ad, expecting to see something that looked like it had been in someone's leaky barn for 50 years:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/atq/2505353052.html
The machine looks in lovely condition at least.
After a little "oh no!" moment, I had to smile because
1. They must really love their dog.
2. They have a sense of humor.
3. They're honest. Just wish they had some after pics.
Bennett: I'm not sure those folks with the CL listing for the well-used Richmond treadle are all that honest. Their "before" pictures are my exact Richmond treadle sitting in my exact living room in CA, as posted exactly on page 983 on this thread. I was gobsmacked to open that ad---and then not very happy at all!
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Originally Posted by treadlep
Bennett: I'm not sure those folks with the CL listing for the well-used Richmond treadle are all that honest. Their "before" pictures are my exact Richmond treadle sitting in my exact living room in CA, as posted exactly on page 983 on this thread. I was gobsmacked to open that ad---and then not very happy at all!
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Originally Posted by Bennett
Originally Posted by treadlep
Bennett: I'm not sure those folks with the CL listing for the well-used Richmond treadle are all that honest. Their "before" pictures are my exact Richmond treadle sitting in my exact living room in CA, as posted exactly on page 983 on this thread. I was gobsmacked to open that ad---and then not very happy at all!
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