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07-03-2012, 04:20 AM

#21

Latrinka

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Slidell, Louisiana

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What a beautiful machine and cabinet! Like having a "new" old machine!

07-03-2012, 04:48 AM

#22

totosmom

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Location: Bedford Co, PA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed

That is a wonderful machine! Are all of the buttons and knobs free turning?

Dayle

If not, it would be worth your time to join the Yahoo group (Viking Sewing Machines pre-1980) to find a list of experienced and reputable repairmen to bring this beauty back to life. They are real workhorses and produces the loveliest stitches. There is a wealth of info available through the group and the moderator is an old sewing machine guy (OSMG) with years of experience.

And the cabinet is gorgeous too!

07-03-2012, 05:02 AM

#23

laralea

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Location: Carolinas

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You have been blessed! You must be someone very special!

07-03-2012, 05:03 AM

#24

quiltmom04

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Location: PA

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When I finally parted with my mothers Elna, which was the same vintage, I felt much best because I gave it to someone who would love it. I'll bet that this man feels the same way. Try and make him something with it - soon- to show him how much you will love it, too!

07-03-2012, 05:09 AM

#25

KathyKat

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Wisconsin

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That is really a great gift! Viking sewing machines are workhorses and the old ones were really made well.

07-03-2012, 05:27 AM

#26

jamsbuying

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Location: Houston (Clear Lake), TX

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Very nice!!!!

07-03-2012, 05:33 AM

#27

Crafty1

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Location: FL

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Great treasure and touching story.

07-03-2012, 05:57 AM

#28

nanna-up-north

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Michigan

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Congrats on such a great gift. I bought my first Viking in 1976 and it looks a lot like yours. Mine didn't have a cabinet but I've used it over the years and still have it. I taught my daughter how to sew on it and my granddaughter. I have a newer one now but still use the '76 now and then. Enjoy it.... it will give you some beautiful sewing and quilting.