Old 10-25-2012, 09:26 AM
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new-quilterRN
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Going to take you on your word. Billy.
I am new to quilting and vintage machines.
My first was a 1935 Singer 15 90. Had been in a flood and sat in a garage for 15 years after that.
My DH cleaned her up and she runs so well I do not use any machine but that.
The cabinet was not any good at all. so she is sitting quite well in a Black and Decker work bench for now.
At least I can use it and have made a rag flannel quilt for my mom who is 97 !! and still lives alone and does cross word puzzles!! Anyway, now I have her old treadle Singer I sewed on when I was in high school. It has been in a fire
when her house burned down and has been in a garage since 2003.
It cleaned up well but most of the beautiful designs are worn off, but it sure looks like a red eye to me.
Checking sites on computer says it is a model 66 or 66-1. Cast iron part of treadle is fine, cabinet is terrible except for the drawers. It moves well since my husband has cleaned and oiled her. I want to try her so bad.
I have been calling and checking Salvation Army here and in NJ when we were there. No lock for a cabinet.
We are in NC near Raleigh. WIll keep looking and thanks for listening.
I also picked up a featherweight in great shape while we were in NJ to see mom. Love it also. Guess I am hooked.
Hope you do get your own space here.
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