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07-19-2013, 07:46 AM

#41

Vridar

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveH

Don't give up! I found my 29-4 an hour and a half away and it was only $100. Needed two little parts I made myself.

Steve, I appreciate the encouragement. I check every 29-4 on eBay and pray it's a local-only pickup in this rural area. Found a cabineted Centennial 15-91 within 16 miles that way. The downside of finding the 29-4 = probably divorce papers served on me.

07-19-2013, 04:02 PM

#42

Quilt Novice

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I want a Singer 1889 fiddlebase. Just like this one http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t226114.html

07-19-2013, 04:19 PM

#43

RavenLunaStitch

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Location: Alaska

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I have the machine, an adorable Willcox & Gibbs, but I really want to find an original cabinet/treadle irons for it. I am in remote Alaska, so finding it here is probably impossible. Shipping anything here is unbelievably outrageous, IF someone will ship to Alaska at all. Something heavy like a cast iron treadle base is most likely out of the question! Maybe someday I'll figure out how to get one for my lonely W&G (which I still use anyway).

07-19-2013, 05:54 PM

#44

cabbagepatchkid

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveH

WW9's are awesome machines and honestly seem to be as common on Craigslist as fleas.... You can search for D9 or W9 or even 9W (for the singer badged version from after Singer bought them in 1905)

Steve is right! I see this machine on Craigs List quite often.

Out of the numerous machines that I've "collected" (hoarded) over the past few years, the one I use the most is my pink Atlas. I love it!

07-19-2013, 06:30 PM

#45

beauford

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Cinderella I must have one someday

07-19-2013, 07:11 PM

#46

tenngal

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You'll love the 301 if you ever run across one. I use mine every day!

07-20-2013, 03:55 AM

#47

frudemoo

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A Necchi Mirella is the last one I could actively pursue I think. I would just love to have one....

But I think if I saw a treadle as beautiful as that Grover & Baker I'd go silly, for sure, just to own something so amazing. You must be really excited Steve!

07-20-2013, 06:59 AM

#48

Charlee

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Location: Idaho

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I have a few on my "want" list. Anything old & rare of course, but actively seek two machines... a W&W9, head only to fit in the cabinet I have for one, and a red and white BelAir...

07-20-2013, 12:34 PM

#49

miriam

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Too bad I don't live close to this one...
http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/atq/3944958343.html
or this one:
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/zip/3947694181.html

I guess I like those old machines

Last edited by miriam; 07-20-2013 at 12:38 PM.

07-20-2013, 09:24 PM

#50

purplefiend

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Location: Round Rock,Texas

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The one machine I really,really want is available locally; alas no money to be had and the seller wants far too much. Its a very pretty National Two Spool.
http://austin.craigslist.org/atq/3941823643.html
Sharon