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    Old 03-06-2011, 06:34 AM
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    Originally Posted by Yooper32
    Surely, you must be Irish. In any event, enjoy that wonderful machine.
    Only half Irish. I have won the last two Fab Shop Hops and now I find this cabinet and machine :!: I think I best buy a lottery ticket without delay :?
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    Old 03-06-2011, 06:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by twinkie
    We collect old Singers and just wanted to tell you that you did a great job of cleaning the machine up.
    Twinkie, I take this as a high compliment coming from people that collect vintage machines. This is my first one. I never thought I would be doing this. The Quilting Board gave me the "bug" :!: Thank you for commenting.
    May you have many years with your treasured machines.
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    Old 03-06-2011, 07:22 AM
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    Beautiful cabinet and...drool...gorgeous machine:-)
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    Old 03-06-2011, 08:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by GrandmaLola
    I've just started "dabbling" in fixing up vintage sewing machines. I have been on the lookout for a 301! What a beauty--I'm happy for you...and a little envious!
    Don't be envious ~ everyone will have a turn ~ it was just my turn. Yours is coming.

    Happy Quilting :thumbup:
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    Old 03-06-2011, 09:59 AM
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    What a beauty ! Well done for the restoration.
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    Old 03-06-2011, 12:45 PM
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    Redpurselady, it that a 221 or 222 in your avatar (can't tell from the picture)? She sure is a beauty. I love the custom look (for the machines that the original finish was damaged or badly worn), but I still think the originals are beautiful

    Originally Posted by redpurselady
    She is a beauty and that deco cabinet is gorgeous.
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    She is beautiful!!!!! I love mine, but mine is tan colored instead of black!
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    Yes you done a great job .
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    Old 03-06-2011, 01:28 PM
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    What did you use to clean this treasure with??? Looks New!!![/quote]

    Polly, I used Goop to clean the outside. It is a waterless "NON PUMICE" hand cleaner. Only use a non pumice cleaner. It has no abrasive to it. I put it on cotton balls and wiped off with cotton balls. I used no wax dental floss and Q tips on hard to reach areas. The dental floss worked great on all the threading section. I put two coats of car wax that contains canuba (spelling?). Then I wiped it down with Scotts Liquid Gold and " Viola". If you can't find the Goop, please send me a PM with your address and I will mail it to you. I found it at Walmart. Don't forget the inside of the machine to make sure you hear the beautiful hmmmm! Billy's tuts are what I followed. Please let me know if you need any other help!

    Good luck,
    Nancy
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    Old 03-06-2011, 03:20 PM
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    Thats a Beauty
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