Hello, LAB55! I sent you a message earlier today, but probably made a mistake when I tried to send it. Thank you for your welcome. This Board is going to be a great source of encouragement, I think. I'm a beginner, for sure, but am anxious to learn.
Happy quilting, LAB55!

Hi, Cyn! What a lovely quilt pictured with your name! I hope I remain patient enough to learn all I want to learn. You ladies inspire me! Thank you.
Happy quilting!
~Calli

Hello and welcome from Ohio!

Hold on to that old machine! A fast-talking salesman talked me out of my 1960(ish) Singer 301A years ago, and I still miss that machine! All of the bells and whistles are fine, as long as you don't mind dealing with the headaches that come with them.

[quote=Calli413]Hi, Hazeljane! Thanks for the advice. You made me remember what a girlfriend told me several years ago. She had invested in an expensive new embroidery machine, and found that after using it on three quilts for her granddaughters and two garments for her husband, she was no longer interested in using it. She is the one who turned me on to the old Singers as she had one as well. It was her favorite machine for basic sewing and quilting, but she also LOVED her Bernina.
Yes, I DO have the serial number. I was able to look it up on a Singer site, and learning a little about its history made me love it even more. I was fortunate to find one in such good shape, I know. When I bought it, the lady guaranteed me that it sewed "like new"...but it actually didn't sew at all. I took it to a place that specialized in servicing the old machines, and $45 later, it WAS IN FACT good as new. The repairman told me that it is one of the nicest old Singers that he has ever seen, and the $45 included an overall check and cleaning. I have NO complaints at all. Good deal!
Thanks again for your advice. I will soon be checking out that website you suggested, too.
Happy quilting!
~Calli[/quote

Whatever you do don't abandon your old singer even if you buy a newer machine. That is a keepe

Thanks, bjnicholson! Great to hear from yet another Ohioan.
Happy quilting!
~Calli

Hi, ConcreteSher!
Thanks for the advice. I understand what you are saying. I LOVE the simplicity of this machine. Hope you find another good ol' Singer again someday!
Happy quilting!
~Calli

Thanks, BarbZ! I actually have already refused offers to buy it from me. I love that old machine, especially how much more it makes me feel connected to my Grandma. She would be proud to know that I have it.
Happy quilting!
~Calli

welcome from so mo

Hello and welcome from Kansas,enjoy.
Happy New Year :D :D