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sewnbug 05-31-2011 05:15 PM

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I saw this advertised on Craigslist today for $50. I went to look at it and met the nicest old couple. The machine had been her mother's. She said she wanted it to go to someone who loved to sew, and she could tell I would appreciate the machine. I got it for $40.

Leota 05-31-2011 05:16 PM

Nice find... She will serve you well

Katz13203 05-31-2011 05:17 PM

Nice machine. Lucky you!

Cyn 05-31-2011 05:17 PM

Lucky you!

charlotte625 05-31-2011 05:18 PM

oh wow My mom had one like that and then sometime in the 50's she treated it for a Necchi..... thanks for sharing

AngieS 05-31-2011 05:18 PM

Oh, I love that! Very nice!! ;)

blueangel 05-31-2011 05:23 PM

That's a nice find.

craftybear 05-31-2011 05:24 PM

Wow, have fun with your machine

sueisallaboutquilts 05-31-2011 05:27 PM

She's a beauty!!!Sounds like you met a very nice couple as well. :)

dash2000lbs 05-31-2011 05:31 PM

Awesome!!

girliegirl 05-31-2011 05:36 PM

that is great! it's 3 qtr. midget! but does it sew nice!

huntannette 05-31-2011 05:40 PM

WOW , LUCKY YOU!!

MoMiMi 05-31-2011 05:54 PM

If "she" only could talk ! Wonder how many hours and how many sewers "she" has seen over the years.

Painiacs 05-31-2011 06:16 PM

Lucky lucky u!! Good for u!

cabbagepatchkid 05-31-2011 06:17 PM

Awesome!!!! :-D

BETTY62 05-31-2011 06:32 PM

That's a really nice case.

alikat110 05-31-2011 06:36 PM

That looks like my Lucy that I got over the weekend. Be sure to go to r the singer site to check he birth date/ location.

katiescraftshop 05-31-2011 07:22 PM

Great find. Happy sewing!

grammysews4u 05-31-2011 08:07 PM

Nice find!

OneMoreQuilt 05-31-2011 08:13 PM

Awwwwh....she'll love her new home! Lucky you.

Janstar 05-31-2011 08:19 PM

What a treasure!

Pickles 05-31-2011 08:42 PM

What a sweet find, happy sewing :D

jrharry 05-31-2011 09:17 PM

Sweet! Happy for you. I found a Singer 66 last weekend at a garage sale. These old machines are fun to use and collect.

glenda5253 05-31-2011 09:22 PM

Oh, you did good! :thumbup:

montanajan 05-31-2011 11:51 PM

Oh, special find.

emsgranny 06-01-2011 01:06 AM

Great machine - Isnt it great to meet nice people too!!!

Ann L 06-01-2011 01:07 AM

Wonderful find.

justlooking 06-01-2011 02:25 AM

WOW, lucky you!

SEW 06-01-2011 02:30 AM

what a find!

anicra 06-01-2011 03:11 AM

Very nice find. Hope you enjoy many hours sewing with your new friend.

Lavada 06-01-2011 03:12 AM

congrats on your new baby have fun

jgriinke 06-01-2011 03:37 AM

Those machines are work horses. Enjoy it.

sewmuchmore 06-01-2011 03:47 AM

I know it will be loved and you made them happy it is a win~ win :thumbup: :thumbup:

purplefiend 06-01-2011 04:21 AM

It looks just like my Singer 99, only mine has the spoked wheel and is a hand crank.

alissa 06-01-2011 04:30 AM

pretty machine great find.

Lady Jane 06-01-2011 04:38 AM

My Father-in-law gave me one like that, it was his Mother's. You will truly like this machine.

Val in IN 06-01-2011 04:39 AM

Congrats on the great find!

Woodster 06-01-2011 04:41 AM

I saw one on Monday at a Rescue Mission retail store - they were asking $250. You got a great deal and new kind memories of the people who sold it to you!

lynnsim 06-01-2011 04:43 AM

Thanks for sharing the sweet story.

LindaG 06-01-2011 04:48 AM

Great find! Have fun with her!


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