Hi, I'm Jim from Springfield Oregon, never made a quilt (yet)
 

But I have been bitten by the sewing machine collecting and fixing up bug. I started only a couple months ago, and I've already lost count! The 1st in recent times, is a featherweight that I picked up at a local antique shop that got dropped down to $100 because it wasn't working, and I always love the challenge of trying to fix things. Just cords, no big deal. Then came 2 or 3 Singer 99's, which I love for their simplicity, then, oh yeah, the pink Wizard Citation Ten Lightweigh. After that, well, I can't resist a "good deal". I was looking for a stand for Singer 15's and 201 and stumbled on a rough looking such table at the local Goodwill for $10 -less- 10% oldtimers discount, and inside is a Singer 301, with the bobbin case still there!
Couldn't pass that up! Or the New Home Light Running or ....oh well, could be worse!
But I DO have a quilt project in my mind. I've made seatcovers and done a little upholstery, so it's possible.
Thanks
Jim n

Welcome from Alaska!

Hello from Texas:)

welcome- it sounds like you have a great future ahead in the sewing/quilting world. I have a couple 'vintage' machines- my favorite for piecing is my singer 99-K; it makes the most wonderfully perfect little straight stitch- I find it the best for piecing lonestar or bargello quilts- ones with lots of pieces that accuracy is important for- I have a very expensive computerized machine that does not hold a candle to the precision and simplicity of that 99. :) we look forward to seeing your quilting as you begin your adventure.

Welcome from Tokyo! The more the merrier!

Gaijin

Welcome Jim from NY state! I don't understand the fascination with machines, but I do understand it with that "just got to have it" material! I hope you enjoy this site. There are many members with your same addiction! Welcome!

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome jim .............
nice to know there is another fixer uper on the board

Hello and welcome from Texas

Welcome from Michigan!:)