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deedum 03-20-2011 05:30 PM

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Look what I was lucky to get! She had two for sale and I decided what the heck! I named them "Opal & Esther". After two great women I knew and admired! I am tickled pink. My dh put a new plug on one and they both run like a dream!

301 A Long bed
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earthwalker 03-20-2011 05:31 PM

Love 'em. I'd be thrilled with them too. May you have many happy hours together.

craftybear 03-20-2011 05:34 PM

I am so happy for you, that is awesome! Have fun with the machines.

SherriB 03-20-2011 05:37 PM

I am so jealous!:) I have 301 shortbed and would love to have long bed.

jaciqltznok 03-20-2011 05:40 PM

dang...I need Opal..hehehe

Granna of 5 03-20-2011 05:40 PM

Great find

Debbie B 03-20-2011 05:42 PM

Those are good looking machines. How long is the bed???

Stitchnripper 03-20-2011 05:49 PM

That one is next on my list. I have the treadle, vintage electric in cabinet, and featherweight. They are adorable!!

whinnytoo 03-20-2011 05:55 PM

WAY TO GO!!!!!!! lucky gal for sure

manley 03-20-2011 06:01 PM


Originally Posted by deedum
Look what I was lucky to get! She had two for sale and I decided what the heck! I named them "Opal & Esther". After two great women I knew and admired! I am tickled pink. My dh put a new plug on one and they both run like a dream!

Glad for you. The names so funny. I have cousins that are sisters named Opal and Ester. :lol:

KatFish 03-20-2011 06:41 PM

You new friends are really cute. Love my 301. Have fun playing with your new toys.

deedum 03-20-2011 07:04 PM

That makes no# 6, I can't get anymore! Really, my dh is starting to call me a hoarder!

KatFish 03-20-2011 07:16 PM


Originally Posted by deedum
That makes no# 6, I can't get anymore! Really, my dh is starting to call me a hoarder!

Repeat after me. I am not a hoarder, I'm just a collector of really great vintage/classic sewing machines. ;-)

deedum 03-20-2011 07:21 PM


Originally Posted by KatFish

Originally Posted by deedum
That makes no# 6, I can't get anymore! Really, my dh is starting to call me a hoarder!

Repeat after me. I am not a hoarder, I'm just a collector of really great vintage/classic sewing machines. ;-)

Your right, that will be my story! Will stick to it! People on this board are just the smartest ever

:D

mtnative 03-20-2011 08:15 PM

Wow I didn't realize that the 301 has such a long bed. Many machines is collecting not hoarding. I am NOT a hoarder.

Painiacs 03-20-2011 09:16 PM

Wow! This is great! So happy for you! Wish I could find the deals ppl here find! Have fun! Your sewing room must be huge with 6 machines!

pennijanine 03-20-2011 10:44 PM

I just got my third 301. I LOVE THEM!! I do almost all my piecing on one and I kiss it and talk sweet to her. Love these machines!!

ChubbyBunny 03-20-2011 11:26 PM

:thumbup: Awesome machines!

emerald46 03-21-2011 03:12 AM

Great find! Love the names.

CarrieAnne 03-21-2011 03:18 AM

Lucky you!

hobbykat1955 03-21-2011 04:16 AM

How come everyone finds these finds but NOT ME...

karenpatrick 03-21-2011 04:22 AM

Wow! Look at the opening in the one on the right - looks huge for quilting! Great finds. I'm jealous.

quilter2theend 03-21-2011 06:20 AM

Great find, wanna share? Just kidding. Hope I find one this summer.

kwhite 03-21-2011 06:21 AM

I have been sewing with one of these for years. They are good machines.

katlady 03-21-2011 07:15 AM

What a wonderful find, beautiful machines you will love sewing on them.

Aquarius 03-21-2011 08:37 AM

I have one similiar to down in my basement in it's own cabinet that my son-in-law bought for my oldest daughter years ago. It has since been given to me. I plan on getting it all cleaned up and start using it. Love it.

llcathey 03-21-2011 10:14 AM

WOW!!! Lucky you they look great, Have fun trying them out, you'll get a lot of quilts finished up

jljack 03-21-2011 10:16 AM

How great!! I got a black 301a not long ago, and I love her!!

GramaLaura 03-21-2011 10:28 AM

Lucky you! Now there are no excuses.....get busy :-D

jansquiltn 03-21-2011 11:29 AM

I just love my black one I've been hunting for a sister for her but I'm looking for a featherweight.

AngieS 03-21-2011 11:30 AM

Those are sweet!! :thumbup: Congratulations on the girls!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

megs0863 03-21-2011 12:47 PM

One for home base and one for travel!

dorrell ann 03-21-2011 01:17 PM

Lucky you!!

Margie 03-21-2011 01:58 PM

Great buy..enjoy

goaf1968 03-21-2011 02:46 PM

The Singer model 301 had two types of bed extensions -- a short one and a long one. I am not sure if they were available in all color combinations - probably so. I had a black long-bed and now have an all tan long-bed in a carrying case somewhere in my basement.

Terry -- in Northern Delaware.
P.S. I took some photos of quilts on display at the AQS in Lancaster, PA. When I get them over to my WebShots page I will post a note/link to them here. There were plenty of amazing quilts there.

dove 03-21-2011 03:06 PM

wow!...enjoy!

D'Marie 03-21-2011 04:15 PM

Ever notice how a man has seveal guns and that is collecting. If we woman have more than one of something, we're hoarding.Enjoy your machines,dear.I'm sure yu will get many hours of enjoyment.

goaf1968 03-21-2011 05:12 PM

Well, I am a man and have somewhere around 100 SMs in my basement ... but zero weapons! Have I role reversed? LOL

roseOfsharon 03-21-2011 05:13 PM

A great find and I can see they were well taken care of :)

rob529 03-21-2011 05:22 PM

What brand are they? So pretty.
Robin in TX


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