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    04-17-2010, 07:43 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    I have an industrial Singer 95-80 from the 1930's...

    I have an industrial Singer 95-80 from the 1930's and I love it.

    At the time, I was sewing "professionally", making lots of things and selling them at craft shows (this was 1986). I was using a...
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    04-17-2010, 07:28 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    I would simply love to own a treadle machine to...

    I would simply love to own a treadle machine to produce an heirloom quality quilt incorporating vintage fabrics. Right now I'm designing a quilt top utilizing my great grandmothers and great aunts...
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    04-17-2010, 07:22 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    I have heard of this guy. A real good friend of...

    I have heard of this guy. A real good friend of mine knows him well. He was stationed in Europe and in the military you are allowed so much stuff to send back at certain times. He would fill a cargo...
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    04-17-2010, 07:20 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    I sold my little white (celery green)...

    I sold my little white (celery green) Featherweight about a year ago and have regretted it ever since. What a great little workhorse she was. And I just loved to look at her. It's amazing how we...
    Forum: Main
    04-17-2010, 07:13 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    Such a BEAUTY! Nicely done!! Congratulations. ...

    Such a BEAUTY! Nicely done!! Congratulations. And what a beautiful thing to be making quilts for hospice. They bring such comfort and warmth to those truly in need. God bless you for your...
    Forum: Main
    04-17-2010, 07:11 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    Oh, can't wait to see the pictures! I'm always...

    Oh, can't wait to see the pictures! I'm always looking to add to my collection. :)
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2010, 06:10 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 9,787
    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    Oh, and I often find replacement parts for my...

    Oh, and I often find replacement parts for my vintage machines on eBay. Great resource!~
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2010, 05:44 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 9,787
    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    Speaking of eBay, I've bought and sold more than...

    Speaking of eBay, I've bought and sold more than a few sewing machines on eBay and have never had a problem.
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2010, 05:42 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    An easy mistake to make. I've done it many times...

    An easy mistake to make. I've done it many times over the years... just takes a stitch or two to realize what I've done.
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2010, 05:39 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    Great observation. Re-threading the top and...

    Great observation. Re-threading the top and placing the thread correctly between the tension discs usually solves the problem for me, too.
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2010, 05:38 PM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    One of the many reasons I love my vintage...

    One of the many reasons I love my vintage machines is that they're all metal workhorses and affordable to repair.
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2010, 08:27 AM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    I happen to prefer my vintage machines to the...

    I happen to prefer my vintage machines to the newer ones. I like the computerized machines for their wonderful features like embroidery, etc., but I'm always afraid I'm going to burn out the motors...
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    04-11-2010, 07:45 AM
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    Posted By BayridgeQuilts

    I had the same problem with my FW and 301 when I...

    I had the same problem with my FW and 301 when I first got them but it was user error in both cases... Bobbin tension and needle threading issues. The 301 needle threads from right to left. Make...
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