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    04-02-2021, 08:52 PM
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    Posted By sewblessed5

    Julia, there is a facebook group called Vintage...

    Julia, there is a facebook group called Vintage Singer Touch & Sew Sewing Machines & Accessories (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814260925457533/), someone there might have some.
    01-22-2019, 02:07 PM
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    Views: 29,736
    Posted By sewblessed5

    A friend of mine has this machine, she bought it...

    A friend of mine has this machine, she bought it new in 1965 for $125.00, still going strong in 2019. :thumbup:
    01-27-2018, 09:52 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,547
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Magic Binding tutorial/video

    I came across this tutorial for quilt binding with a flange that is stitched on both sides and looks really nice, no handstitching your binding if you don't want to! Also it is approved for Quilts of...
    Forum: Main
    01-04-2018, 09:47 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,921
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Here is a link to a charity block drive, seems to...

    Here is a link to a charity block drive, seems to be an ongoing thing for string blocks. A great way to use up scraps!
    https://katandcatquilts.blogspot.com/2017/12/annual-string-fling-giveaway.html
    Forum: Recipes
    12-14-2017, 12:38 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 2,666
    Posted By sewblessed5

    If you don't want to use shortning or butter for...

    If you don't want to use shortning or butter for your pie crust, coconut oil works very well as a substitute.
    12-08-2017, 10:32 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 4,123
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Quilting tool caddy

    I wanted to share this tutorial I found of a tool caddy. It slips over a plastic stand up frame. She found hers at the dollar store, I have gotten them at Office Depot. I really like how it is...
    Forum: Main
    01-09-2017, 07:18 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 5,736
    Posted By sewblessed5

    I am thinking this is the place to ask for input,...

    I am thinking this is the place to ask for input, I have already learned a lot from the above comments. I am getting ready to hand quilt a crib size quilt. What do you recommend for marking the...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-14-2016, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 5,554
    Posted By sewblessed5

    I found the pattern, it is a free pdf. Link to...

    I found the pattern, it is a free pdf. Link to pattern: http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2014/10/quilty-fun-is-having-birthday-party-and.html
    But I would still like to know how you made such...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-14-2016, 09:00 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 5,554
    Posted By sewblessed5

    I have a new grandaughter, born just 4 days ago...

    I have a new grandaughter, born just 4 days ago and this will be perfect to make for her! Did you use a pattern? Could you direct me to it? If you came up with it yourself, how did you do such...
    03-02-2016, 10:19 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 8,352
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Just beautiful! You really did a great job....

    Just beautiful! You really did a great job. :thumbup:
    02-10-2016, 08:53 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 15,467
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Thanks Margaret, I couldn't remember the name of...

    Thanks Margaret, I couldn't remember the name of that blog. He has some really great pictures of what he is doing.
    02-10-2016, 06:38 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 15,467
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Hi Laura, Good for you finding a 101, I have...

    Hi Laura,
    Good for you finding a 101, I have two and they are my favorite machines, smooth and the very best straight stitch you will find! I am not sure I can help you much with the rewiring, mine...
    02-10-2016, 06:26 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 8,819
    Posted By sewblessed5

    I have seen Pfaff 130's on craigslist, but never...

    I have seen Pfaff 130's on craigslist, but never with the light and certainly not at that price, what a great find!
    02-08-2016, 10:44 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,641
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Looks like a great fit! A week or so ago on...

    Looks like a great fit! A week or so ago on Craigslist there was a 15-91 in the same cabinet, but the cabinet was in much rougher shape, I went looking for the ad to show you but it was gone. If it...
    02-07-2016, 02:02 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,641
    Posted By sewblessed5

    What a lovely family of machines. My daughter has...

    What a lovely family of machines. My daughter has a 15-91 that she really likes. My favorites are my 101's, but I recently got a 201 to use in the dining room and it has a cabinet one drawer on the...
    02-06-2016, 06:55 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 979
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Welcome! I am in Western Washington, on the...

    Welcome! I am in Western Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula. My daughter uses a 15-91 and loves it. Me, a couple of 101s, a 201, 2-99's, a Viking . . .
    02-06-2016, 06:51 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,641
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Nice! I really like the drawers and both the...

    Nice! I really like the drawers and both the cabinet and machine are in good shape. We usually have the opposite problem here, hoping that my husband doesn't notice another machine. :)Actually he is...
    02-06-2016, 02:16 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,262
    Posted By sewblessed5

    klswift, Thank you for the information about...

    klswift, Thank you for the information about using the vinyl with the blue paper between the layers of fabric for bibs. Our first grandbaby is due in June and I am itching to get started sewing for...
    02-06-2016, 02:07 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 14,720
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Here is the answer from another Quilting Board...

    Here is the answer from another Quilting Board member. The needle should be close to but not touch the inner or right hand side of the large toe of the presser foot. Since that is the placement of...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-05-2016, 11:11 PM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 7,412
    Posted By sewblessed5

    What beautiful fabrics and blocks! I am glad...

    What beautiful fabrics and blocks! I am glad that they went to you.
    02-05-2016, 10:58 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 14,720
    Posted By sewblessed5

    It is definitely the original Singer foot, I...

    It is definitely the original Singer foot, I haven't tried any other feet with this machine. The needles I have used are Schmetz Universal 130/705 H-70/10. Here are a couple more pictures, don't...
    02-02-2016, 10:36 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 14,720
    Posted By sewblessed5

    I watched the youtube video twice, then took a...

    I watched the youtube video twice, then took a look at my machine. The screw he mentioned adjusting was too tight to move, and there didn't seem to be any play in the mechanism. I removed the...
    02-01-2016, 09:04 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 14,720
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Yes, the needle is in with the flat side to the...

    Yes, the needle is in with the flat side to the left. The missing stitch adjustment screw likely as nothing to do with it, just thought I would put that in just in case. That video is great Sammie1,...
    01-31-2016, 10:55 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 14,720
    Posted By sewblessed5

    Singer 201-needle too far to the left

    I have a Singer 201 that I purchased in December. It is in good shape, complete except for the stitch adjustment screw is missing, was very clean inside and out, but also no oil or lubricant to be...
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