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    Search: Posts Made By: NopahDesertRat
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-02-2017, 01:31 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 7,785
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Cleaning

    Most folks say to use only sewing machine oil, but I have found with these old crinkle machines that a bit of hand cleaner found in the automotive dept of WalMart, without pumace, sort of a jell...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    05-12-2017, 01:15 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,295
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Many years ago my Mother made a simple book of...

    Many years ago my Mother made a simple book of fabric for my kids. She simply took an old bed sheet and cut the pages out, about 10 by 10 inches, as I remember, not sure if she had a fold in the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-05-2017, 07:01 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,469
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    I have used goop handcleaner without pumace and...

    I have used goop handcleaner without pumace and an electric toothbrush to scrub crinkle finish. It works well, just have a roll of paper towels handy, sometimes the gunk is thick.

    Ethel
    Forum: Main
    01-18-2017, 01:53 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 5,457
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    If all else fails, try putting a light weight...

    If all else fails, try putting a light weight piece of paper under the triangle end, ripping it away when finished.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-14-2017, 07:28 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,555
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    I make them with 2 pieces of flannel, 36 inches...

    I make them with 2 pieces of flannel, 36 inches square, add some decorative stitching for the quilting, about 3 or 4 rows, mothers love them and they wash well
    Ethel
    Forum: Pictures
    12-28-2016, 11:42 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 4,192
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Jenny of MQ says they don't need to match and...

    Jenny of MQ says they don't need to match and just sew them up anyway. Even with sashing they still don't line up, it still makes a wonderful quilt

    Ethel
    Forum: Recipes
    10-28-2016, 05:39 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 4,050
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Keep up the good work. I too have quit eating...

    Keep up the good work.
    I too have quit eating too much. I feel so much better and can walk again with out waddling.
    Ethel
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-08-2016, 09:27 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 5,786
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Looks too much like a child's coffin to suit me,...

    Looks too much like a child's coffin to suit me, I still use the name.
    My great grandmother used hers turned over to set the baby in while she sewed. We have a picture of grandfather sitting in it....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2016, 08:22 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2,156
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    OOH, I want to visit. Looks as if I could spend...

    OOH, I want to visit. Looks as if I could spend several days there! It would be so fun getting to know each and every machine.

    Ethel
    Forum: Pictures
    08-08-2016, 01:29 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 5,642
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Beautiful work. First quilt I have seen using a...

    Beautiful work. First quilt I have seen using a pentagon. I have been trying to design one, so far just in the design stage. No fabric cut or sewn. Yours is awesome, did you use a pattern? If so...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-08-2016, 01:00 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 6,282
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Nice find. I still haven't found a black one, or...

    Nice find. I still haven't found a black one, or a long bed.

    Ethel
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-26-2016, 10:59 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 5,593
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Kenmores are great machines. They will just sew...

    Kenmores are great machines. They will just sew forever with a little tlc.
    Forum: Pictures
    07-23-2016, 05:54 AM
    Replies: 139
    Views: 9,714
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Congratulations, both are truly works of art, I...

    Congratulations, both are truly works of art, I fully know the amount of work and talent that went into their creation
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-21-2016, 06:11 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 6,752
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    I wonder if you could paint the bobbin tire, I...

    I wonder if you could paint the bobbin tire, I think I will try on one for my Singer 301
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2016, 10:59 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,805
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    It will treadle. Nice machine, oil it up well and...

    It will treadle. Nice machine, oil it up well and should sew.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    07-10-2016, 11:38 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 4,276
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Great find. Show us the machine. It looks like a...

    Great find. Show us the machine. It looks like a Kenmore, and they are sturdy tough machines that run for years even with abuse, ask me how I know.

    Your cabinet rebuild looks mighty fine,...
    Forum: Main
    07-02-2016, 02:37 PM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 11,831
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    If you have seen how batiks are made you wonder...

    If you have seen how batiks are made you wonder that they ever hold up at all. Could be a chemical reaction to the metal in the dyes eating the fabric. A rust spot on cotton will rot before the rest...
    Forum: Main
    07-02-2016, 02:27 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 18,691
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Years ago when I was learning about fabrics from...

    Years ago when I was learning about fabrics from my Mom, she showed me that muslin had varying weight threads in it so had a rougher feel and tended to shrink more. Percale or other fabric has very...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-30-2016, 11:01 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 833
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    If you go to the singerco.com site they have...

    If you go to the singerco.com site they have manuals for Whites too. Without a model number just put in a W for the model and a whole bunch of White manual options will come up. Look through the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-29-2016, 11:58 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,111
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    I have one with the same knee bar, it is a 1928...

    I have one with the same knee bar, it is a 1928 Model 99.
    Very nice neat machines.

    Ethel
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-08-2016, 01:57 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 5,208
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    A real beauty! So glad some one has her who will...

    A real beauty! So glad some one has her who will appreciate and enjoy
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    04-08-2016, 05:52 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 1,786
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    My grandmother died on her birthday. She was also...

    My grandmother died on her birthday. She was also married on her birthday, my second son was born on her birthday. I have heard it happens often if a birthday is near.

    Ethel
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-06-2016, 06:33 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 6,126
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    Nova Montgomery has a special motor lube...

    Nova Montgomery has a special motor lube available. She uses it on FW but it is also good for all old singer motors and gears.

    Ethel
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-02-2016, 05:25 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,017
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    You can also get free downloads of manuals at...

    You can also get free downloads of manuals at singer.com. They also have manuals for "White" machines or machines made by white.

    Recently got one for a Kenmore 117.

    Ethel
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-31-2016, 06:56 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,295
    Posted By NopahDesertRat

    You might try "totally Awesome" cleaner. It can...

    You might try "totally Awesome" cleaner. It can be purchased at Dollar stores. It does wonders on that type of gunk. When I got my first feather weight, I was wiping it down and realized it had smoke...
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