Originally Posted by sew wishful

Originally Posted by jljack

I am so lucky!!! I bid on some attachments for my 301a, and they arrived on Saturday. When I opene the box....WOW!!! A real original walking foot!! Plus some other nice feet, and an original screwdriver. All for $18....I just LOVE the walking foot!!

Originally Posted by binthepink

I haven't been on this part of the board much, but I have a question if anyone has an answer. My son-in-law was given an old machine by a neighbor and of course he thinks it must be worth a lot of money, but we are having trouble finding any information about it. It says Reliable Sewing Stores on the front, has gold emblem (like Singers) on the front that say Los Angeles across the top, Made in Japan on the bottom, and DELUXE 1952 in the middle. Underneath is stamped YNT in large letters. If anyone can direct us to find something out about it, it would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks

Originally Posted by shelburn

Update on my old "New Home" treadle machine. I have been cleaning and polishing and soaking and scrubbing "Cora's" body, but was not able to figure out the shuttle and bobbin threading. Also didn't know much about needle size or whether it was threaded from front or side.
My DH and I went away for a couple of days and my eletronics engineer son fiddled with it and when I got back, he had it sewing a fine seam!! Am so pleased! There is a picture of it on this vintage thread on pg. 1034 if anyone is interested. Found the relics website and am pretty sure that I have found a manual for this machine. Will send for it when I finish the Antique riding clothes relining job. Want to do a doll quilt on it!
Will now try to locate a coffin cover for it. Thanks to everyone who gave me tips on where to search.

Originally Posted by Phyllis nm

i found this site for toy sewing machines.

http://www.quiltingbargains.com/daintydarlings.html

Originally Posted by vintagemotif

OMG!!!!!! You got a 401A for $10!!!!!! Geeze you are the lucky one -- and now you have a feather weight and a Rocketeer!!! Did you get any cams? Monica, you will love playing with that machine! Geeze, you and I will have a matched set of everthing! Except, I have the 503A!

What year is the Rocketeer and what year is your FW?
Nancy

I see you answered that - the Rocketeer is 1951!

I thought the Rocketeer is the 500A. I don't have a Rocketeer.
The 401A is sufficient for my style of sewing. I have a feeling this gal will be sitting on bookcase more than being put to work. I will have to make one quilt that is pieced with the FW and the binding is finished off with the 401.

Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Oh, I want to see your beautiful quilts too! I know you are very busy with just the horses, but you also find time to quilt!

Originally Posted by MarieM

Quilt Mom, post the link when you can and your computer is more cooperative. I've checked a few places that have free manuals but haven't found one for the 19E yet. Hopefully I'll find one soon or I'll just bite the bullet and pay for one. Here is a picture of her. I hope to have a chance to sew on her tomorrow.

Thanks,
Marie