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Old 10-09-2011, 01:59 AM
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Wow, what a beauty and great find!
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Old 10-09-2011, 03:04 AM
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Wow! Bought mine on Ebay, and paid a LOT more than that for it! You definitely hit the jackpot!! Congrats! :thumbup:
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Old 10-09-2011, 03:16 AM
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That is neat.
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Old 10-09-2011, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhaorth
very cool. question: what does throat space mean?

I saw someone made a comment about throat space...
Throat space is the space that extends right from the needle to the body of your machine. The more throat space you have the more quilt you can stuff in there while quilting! It allows you to quilt with more ease, and hopefully larger quilts. :)
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Old 10-09-2011, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tellabella
Couldn't get any better...you know that the bobbin case is compatible with the 221 along with some foot pedals...you can download the manual...email me if you can't find it ...I have it saved and I can send it to you...
I have 2 of these same ones...two toned...and lots of the attachments...I really bought them because of the bobbin cases...and also the throat plates...they are also compatible with the 221..not the attachments though...they are a slant shank...apparently I real that this machine is one of the best for free motion quilting..I haven't tried it for that as I don't have the foot but I am tempted to get it...you are so lucky...and there is a no. on the bottom which tells you the date it was born...
YES!!! I am THRILLED for that! Did you notice all the bobbins there that came with this machine too? I know they aren't as expensive as the bobbin case but still, I was prepared to buy some from Ebay because I only have one for my 221.
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So excited that your FW has a new big bro/sis! What a rush!
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Old 10-09-2011, 04:03 AM
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my 301A is two toned also...this is it's # NB124626 i wonder if they are close cousins
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Old 10-09-2011, 04:06 AM
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mine came from the singer store in Glendale California in June of 1957 my Father bought it for me as a graduation gift
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CONGRATS! I that is great machine and you cannot beat the price!
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Congratulations! The 301a is the only machine I have, and I love it.
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