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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By dmackey

Thank you Carol.

Thank you Carol.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By dmackey

Yes Miriam, that is what has to happen. All the...

Yes Miriam, that is what has to happen. All the wiring has to be replaced, from the machine to the power, the power and the foot pedal.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By dmackey

It is both cords, electrical and foot pedal. I...

It is both cords, electrical and foot pedal. I wish you were closer too!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-17-2014, 11:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By dmackey

Need Singer 201 rewired

Is there anyone within 25 miles or so of Salem NH, who rewires antique Singers?

I have what I believe is a 201 in storage, in a nice art deco cabinet, that I need to redo on the top. It was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-28-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By dmackey

I GOT IT! I was second in line to enter the...

I GOT IT! I was second in line to enter the sale, the machine was tagged $50 and I didn't haggle at all. She is a beauty and sews great! There were no accessories, no notions, no manual, not a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-21-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By dmackey

JoAnn, I have a 201 in a beautiful cabinet...

JoAnn,

I have a 201 in a beautiful cabinet that I want to refurbish, but in the three years I have owned it, I've just dusted it off! I can't find the time to sit with the manual and figure it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-21-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By dmackey

On that thought Miriam, do you or anyone know of...

On that thought Miriam, do you or anyone know of a person in the Salem, NH area who refurbishes Singers?

Diane
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-20-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By dmackey

thanks to you both! I was looking at some other...

thanks to you both! I was looking at some other Singers and discovered it was a 185. It appears to be in great condition and the wiring looks original and in great shape, except for the twisiting...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-20-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By dmackey

Need Singer ID info

Can anyone tell me what model this Singer is and what I should pay for it at an estate sale? We shall assume it is working. Other than the cover, does it look complete?

Thanks,

Diane
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-17-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,851
Posted By dmackey

I have never seen a cabinet in such pristine...

I have never seen a cabinet in such pristine condition. The drawers opened smoothly, interior wood was very clean, and the shellac finish was in perfect condition. I was so sure I was going to buy...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-16-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,851
Posted By dmackey

I dropped by the Estate sale today at 2 PM and...

I dropped by the Estate sale today at 2 PM and the Singer was still there!!!! I asked the price and it took almost 45 minutes for someone to tell me it was already sold.

Ms. Kay, the house was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,851
Posted By dmackey

Estate Sale today in Methuen, MA...gorgeous vintage Singer Treadle

Address of Sale:
46 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
Sale Dates and Times:
6/15/2013 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Saturday)
6/16/2013 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Sunday)

Read more at...
Forum: Main
06-10-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,286
Posted By dmackey

I do the same thing, and I tape the ends to keep...

I do the same thing, and I tape the ends to keep them from unrolling until I need them. I use a wide mouthed ceramic vase kept under my sewing table to let the binding unroll.
Diane
Forum: Main
06-10-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,932
Posted By dmackey

Here is how you get more blocks into a Quilt...

Here is how you get more blocks into a Quilt Wizard design.

I use a grid of small squares for the whole quilt. So, if I have a block that is 5 patches across and down and I need 6 of them in a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-03-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,286
Posted By dmackey

Steve, I once shipped an inexpensive Singer...

Steve,

I once shipped an inexpensive Singer to Iraq and had the soldier leave it behind for others who may need it. It was left with the Chaplin with instructions to let anyone use or borrow it....
Forum: Pictures
05-29-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By dmackey

Hi Ms. Kay, I moved out of Lowell last year...

Hi Ms. Kay,

I moved out of Lowell last year to Hampstead, NH, but always seem to be in the area because I work in Tewksbury. I have not had much time to visit our friends at Bits and Pieces, but...
Forum: Pictures
05-29-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By dmackey

the tail belongs to ACE, he is a dog that rescued...

the tail belongs to ACE, he is a dog that rescued this dogless family. He was cage and screaming, "take me home! I'll be the best dog you every owned!" and he has lived up to that promise. He also...
Forum: Pictures
05-28-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By dmackey

Bruin's Quilt finally finished!

I started this quilt ages ago. After endless hours of custom quilting, I had to remove it all when a large fold was discovered on the backing. After months of ripping threads, a cigarette rolled...
Forum: Main
05-27-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,499
Posted By dmackey

Here is one from equilter.com ...

Here is one from equilter.com
http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_prod.html?p_prodid=159045&sid=31U9Hz2zQ2Ul7t9-32112617303.40

Here is the Donna Dewberry model (by Fiskars) (12 inch?)...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-14-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,286
Posted By dmackey

Lara, All soldiers deserve to hear from us or...

Lara, All soldiers deserve to hear from us or get packages, but we should never expect a reply (they are at war), but should be thrilled to get one. Please let you son know that the soldier could...
Forum: Main
05-13-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,642
Posted By dmackey

I change my needle when I hear that "pluck" sound...

I change my needle when I hear that "pluck" sound it makes going through the fabric. As long as it is sharp, no sound, but a dull needle makes that noise. Otherwise I only change the needle based...
Forum: Main
05-12-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,903
Posted By dmackey

Just a quick thought. While it can be cheaper to...

Just a quick thought. While it can be cheaper to make your own rotating mat, the price you pay to purchase one, is a great investment because the pieces are made to be a solid unit and you will...
Forum: Main
05-12-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,648
Posted By dmackey

I use eyebrow razors instead of seam rippers. ...

I use eyebrow razors instead of seam rippers. They don't cut into the fabric by mistake. They are 3 for $1 at the dollar stores.
Forum: Main
05-12-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,458
Posted By dmackey

Love my Martelli. The most important thing is to...

Love my Martelli. The most important thing is to learn to hold it correctly. Straight up and down, NEVER at an angle because it can cut up a board that way. Mine is 3 yrs old and I have not...
Forum: Main
05-12-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,698
Posted By dmackey

I use Anita Solomon's method for square in a...

I use Anita Solomon's method for square in a square. No waste! Here is a video from Simply Quilts and she does have a book with the method in it. Anita is on this forum, and she did tell me (way...
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