Just wanted to say a quick hello!
 

My name is Kati, I just joined today, I cannot explain how excited I was to find this page. I’m a mom of 4 plus 2 fur babies from the great state of Indiana. I loved sewing in high school and would regularly make my own clothes. It’s been awhile since I owned my own machine though. I was just given a vintage machine by my husbands aunt and am trying my hardest to understand the thing. Don’t be surprised if I ask lots of questions and I truly appreciate all of the help!

vintage machines are an adventure.
you are going to have lots of fun.

ask all the questions you like! :wave:

Welcome from South Louisiana!

Hi Kati, welcome to the board!

Hello! I've sewn for most of the last 30 or so years on a machine older than I am, and I'm going to be 60 this year. Sometimes it's easy to look at all the fancy things some machines can do, but for the most part all we need is a lot of determination, practice, and a good strong straight stitch along with a consistent seam allowance. But let's be sure to have some fun along the way -- glad to have you along.

Welcome to the QB and happy quilting :)

Hello and welcome from Michigan this is a great place and Happy Quilting.

Welcome to the board from NE Ohio.

Howdy from Texas! It's great to have you here. Ask as many questions as you need. Someone is always ready to help. There are a lot of vintage machine owners on this board. If you could take a picture of your machine & let us know the model & serial number, it would be easier to help answer your questions concerning your machine. Do you have an instruction manual for the machine? Sometimes you can get one free to download online if you search around a bit.
We love pictures here & are looking forward to seeing just what you are making.

Welcome from Florida! This is a wonderful place to get answers to questions, great ideas and lots of encouragement.

Welcome from Michigan!:)

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Greetings from south eastern Wisconsin!

Hello from sunny AZ! Now is always a good time to get started again.

Welcome to the QB from SE Michigan! Ask away!! There is usually someone that can share an answer or point you in the right direction. I would love to see the type of machine you acquired. Maybe then we could help you figure out some of the workings of your machine. I for one love vintage machines and have several. Of course I had to get up from writing this message to check out a couple that I am thinking about moving around for better use. You never know where your mind is going to travel when it comes to quilting. Looking forward to your input on the QB.

Hello there! You didn't say where in Indian you call home, but I'm in Clarksville, just across the river from Louisville. A warm welcome to another Hoosier!

Hi Kati...welcome to the Board from Central Florida. You will be surprised by the wealth of information of the folks here!

Glad you joined us! There is help for every level of quilting here and lots of nice people! :)

Hello from the Famous Potato State! Idaho! Welcome ..

:wave:welcome from Texas. Enjoy, ask questions, and post pics,

Waving hello from Maryland and have fun!

Welcome from Tennessee. I learned to sew on a Singer treadle machine (of which I still have), then progressed to a Singer 301A of which I still use today - 50 years later. I have progressed to embroidery/sewing machines, but there is nothing like the old workhorses. You will learn so much from this Board. Glad to have you.