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Old 03-02-2011, 10:23 AM
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Hi,
Been looking at everyones quilts for months now and have the guts maybe to seek some advise. First I'm Monica from Murfreesboro, TN. Now I'm going to just jump in and ask, I have this sewing machine that has been in storage for maybe 4 years. It has gotten really dirty and I would like somw advise on how to clean it.
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Old 03-02-2011, 10:26 AM
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Hello and welcome from Ontario. There are lots of members here that should be able to help, but I am not one of them.
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Old 03-02-2011, 10:34 AM
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Monica, if your machine is an older machine (feather weight, 301, 99 from Singer) Billy (Lostn51) has a given us a free tutorial in his 'Vintage' area. Go to "home" at the top of the page and at the very bottom you should find the 'Vintage' area. Also, he is usually the 'go to' guy for machines.... Good luck and Welcome!
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Old 03-02-2011, 10:36 AM
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HI Monica and welcome from Alaska.
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Hello, and welcome from Idaho!
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Hello from New York and good luck with getting the machine in tip top shape so will be ready to take on a new or unfinished project!!
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Old 03-02-2011, 10:55 AM
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Really new at this I guess, i went to the top and clicked on HOME and it took me to another screen. I went to the bottom of the page but could not find a Vintage area. Did I look in the wrong place? Hate to be a bother just really want to know if my machine is still ok to use. Thanks for your help.
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