MIL's last gift to me!
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#42
bepositive , 10-16-2011 06:07 PM
Super Member
I'm so sorry for your loss - your MIL sure loved that beautiful machine and took great care of it! I'm sure she's happy that it went to such a good home! Happy sewing! :thumbup:
#43
vintagemotif , 10-16-2011 08:11 PM
Super Member
Beautiful Singer 9W and cabinet!
Your machine should have an ID # plate on the back that starts with a W followed with numbers. If you have a W in front of the number, then you have a rare a machine. From what I have read off of some folks' photo blogs, not too many Singer 9W with the number plates starting with a W are around these days. Needlbar has only reported around 5 such machines(I have one, just not reported into Needlebar). Singer bought out Wheeler and Wilson, the remaining parts from the W&W were used in the Singer 9W. The only difference is the bed size, Singer wider and longer. The decals are Celtic Knot.
You can see my machine on my blog under September 2011 titled the 'Endless Knot".
These machines make a beautiful stitch! Have fun with your machine. And if you make a quilt with her, please post in "Quilts made using vintage machine". I would love to see your work!
Your machine should have an ID # plate on the back that starts with a W followed with numbers. If you have a W in front of the number, then you have a rare a machine. From what I have read off of some folks' photo blogs, not too many Singer 9W with the number plates starting with a W are around these days. Needlbar has only reported around 5 such machines(I have one, just not reported into Needlebar). Singer bought out Wheeler and Wilson, the remaining parts from the W&W were used in the Singer 9W. The only difference is the bed size, Singer wider and longer. The decals are Celtic Knot.
You can see my machine on my blog under September 2011 titled the 'Endless Knot".
These machines make a beautiful stitch! Have fun with your machine. And if you make a quilt with her, please post in "Quilts made using vintage machine". I would love to see your work!
#47
what a beautiful machine and cabinet. What a wonderful woman to give you that machine. I am sure that you will make many quilts with Granny helping you along the way. so sorry your MIL passed away.
#48
grannyoquilting , 10-16-2011 08:22 PM
Senior Member
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Your machine should have an ID # plate on the back that starts with a W followed with numbers. If you have a W in front of the number, then you have a rare a machine. From what I have read off of some folks' photo blogs, not too many Singer 9W with the number plates starting with a W are around these days. Needlbar has only reported around 5 such machines(I have one, just not reported into Needlebar). Singer bought out Wheeler and Wilson, the remaining parts from the W&W were used in the Singer 9W. The only difference is the bed size, Singer wider and longer. The decals are Celtic Knot.
You can see my machine on my blog under September 2011 titled the 'Endless Knot".
These machines make a beautiful stitch! Have fun with your machine. And if you make a quilt with her, please post in "Quilts made using vintage machine". I would love to see your work!
I do not have a W in the serial numbers. They are only numbers. When I checked in the Singer web site it says that it was made in 1879. That it is a 15. How can I check this out????Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Beautiful Singer 9W and cabinet! Your machine should have an ID # plate on the back that starts with a W followed with numbers. If you have a W in front of the number, then you have a rare a machine. From what I have read off of some folks' photo blogs, not too many Singer 9W with the number plates starting with a W are around these days. Needlbar has only reported around 5 such machines(I have one, just not reported into Needlebar). Singer bought out Wheeler and Wilson, the remaining parts from the W&W were used in the Singer 9W. The only difference is the bed size, Singer wider and longer. The decals are Celtic Knot.
You can see my machine on my blog under September 2011 titled the 'Endless Knot".
These machines make a beautiful stitch! Have fun with your machine. And if you make a quilt with her, please post in "Quilts made using vintage machine". I would love to see your work!
#49
I just have to tell you, the Singer treadle machine pictured here is almost the identical same type of sewing machine that I learned to sew on in 1945! It was my mother's. It is also the machine on which I sewed my finger! I was thrilled to see the pictures. Thanks for sharing.
