Scrappy Lone Star Color Conundrum
08-11-2014, 04:33 PM
#21
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Your Lone Star is gorgeous. While I don't usually gravitate to grey, your choice is spot on. The FW is darned pretty too. I often use 80/20 and like it very much; think you'll be happy with it. If you do some practice machine quilting first, you'll be fine. Just go slowly.
Can't wait to see this beauty finished!
Jane
Can't wait to see this beauty finished!
Jane
08-11-2014, 07:29 PM
#22
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The grey looks fine. The sewing machine is a model 15-88 and will be great for quilting. The is a large thumbscrew under the bed near the bobbin. You can turn the screw to lower the feed dogs if you want to fmq. Take a look over in the vintage machine forum for a wealth of information. The vintage machine aren't scary after you learn to take care of them.
08-11-2014, 08:14 PM
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The gray is a great choice, and I'm sure whatever you choose for binding will be perfect, you have a good eye. trust your instincts!
Enjoy the beautiful machine. It looks like it's in nice condition. What a nice surprise!!!
Enjoy the beautiful machine. It looks like it's in nice condition. What a nice surprise!!!
08-12-2014, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
I believe what you have is a Singer 15. It's a workhorse of a machine. I have lots of digital manuals that I would be happy to email you. PM me if you want them.
I love your quilt! The dark background makes the colors of the star really shine.
I love your quilt! The dark background makes the colors of the star really shine.
08-12-2014, 06:34 AM
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I also like the grey background. It makes the star stand out..... lovely.
The machine you have is a Singer model 15, as others have said. I see a belt... is it a treadle machine? The 15-91 has a potted motor, looks like a round bulge on the back. I own 2 15-91s and bought a 3rd for my SIL that would come over and FMQ on mine all the time. You'll love your machine. It is very easy to clean up and oil.... they do quilting much better than any of the fancy $$$$ machines I have. It is easy to find manuals and parts if you need them.
I hope you'll enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
The machine you have is a Singer model 15, as others have said. I see a belt... is it a treadle machine? The 15-91 has a potted motor, looks like a round bulge on the back. I own 2 15-91s and bought a 3rd for my SIL that would come over and FMQ on mine all the time. You'll love your machine. It is very easy to clean up and oil.... they do quilting much better than any of the fancy $$$$ machines I have. It is easy to find manuals and parts if you need them.
I hope you'll enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
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