quiltdoctor

This is a 1911 White Family Rotary. It was given to me in a wonderful cabinet that is very rough. I started on the cabinet since it was falling apart, so now when the cabinet is finished I will try the new "tute" on refinishing the finish that Skip has posted. It will take awhile as DH is having complications after his Chemo for lymphoma two years ago. Not sure how much time I will have to work, but that is ok. The last picture is the cabinet after I removed all the old shellac and stain, since the finish was trashed. Now to start rebuilding the finish. Thanks to Skip, as always.

Texas Jan

Monroe

Stripping, buns, tidy whities, legs, drawers- what rating is this Board? Wasn't there something about massaging the finish with oil? My My My!

Mizkaki

No, the feed dogs can't be lowered on the featherweight. They can be covered.
Hopefully someone else with more knowledge that I have can speak up about the ability to FM on the FW.

Cathy

Mizkaki

Gee, guys. What interesting answers. Sewing, Spick and Span, Standard and Poors, spa, AND stripping party???
I really was only innocently thinking "Quilting Board Shellac-ing Party'.

Cathy ROFLMAO

Candace

Yes you can, but it's not something some people do because of the lack of throat space and a large percentage of people prefer to FMQ with the foot dogs down. I FMQ sometimes on machines that don't lower their feed dogs, but for me the throat space is everything. You should look into the 301 if you want a lightweight, vintage machine that can drop it's feed dogs. Of course you can research the 15's and 201's as well to keep the larger throat area.

vintagemotif

Jan, Your cabinet is gorgeous! You did an excellent job! Prayers for your husband; may he be feeling much better soon.

Charlee

"Innocent" my foot!!

(*I* would be the innocent one!!)

Charlee

Jan, that's gorgeous!! I love those ornate cabinets!!

I'm sorry to hear your DH is having problems!! Will keep you both in my prayers!

SewExtremeSeams

Thank you Mizkaki and Candace. I do have 2 - 301As and a 15-91. I was just wondering on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I do love my FW for paper piecing though. She is such a dream!

nurseknitsLaura

thanks! can't wait to try it!