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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-01-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,862
Posted By Marvlin

Baby is a beauty.

Baby is a beauty. I collect Featherweights also. I now have 7 and still looking for one dated 1943.
Forum: Pictures
02-24-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,643
Posted By Marvlin

This just might be one of the most beautiful...

This just might be one of the most beautiful quilts I've seen posted on this board. I love the fabric and the stripes were pure genieus. I would love to have a quilt just like this one for my...
Forum: Pictures
02-24-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,028
Posted By Marvlin

Your quilt is just lovely. If accidental quilts...

Your quilt is just lovely. If accidental quilts all looked like this we would be making them by the gross. Love the colors and love the quilt. Beautiful work and beautiful quilting. I like this...
Forum: Pictures
12-01-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,141
Posted By Marvlin

Now you can say "Mine All Mine" should this lady...

Now you can say "Mine All Mine" should this lady ever come around again. She truly didn't know what she had in her hands for $20.00 (a steal), and $40.00 for finishing this quilt was a bargain for...
Forum: Main
11-17-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,307
Posted By Marvlin

Only for my eye comfort, I've added two...

Only for my eye comfort, I've added two Featherweight machines. I enjoy looking at the lovely girls and even my friends like to take them for a test drive when they visit to see the girls. One is a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-14-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 49,736
Posted By Marvlin

It is much more difficult to navigate the board...

It is much more difficult to navigate the board now. I can't find anything and get tired looking. How do you find what someone might be selling on this board without a sell or buy section? I have...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-08-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,858,248
Posted By Marvlin

Billy: This is Linda again ! ! ! ! I am still...

Billy: This is Linda again ! ! ! ! I am still looking for the 221K Featherweight, Red S, and 221K gold plaque under the Singer Badge. Do you have one or do you have any idea where I can find one in...
Forum: Main
11-07-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,847
Posted By Marvlin

What a wonderful find. I hope you enjoy your...

What a wonderful find. I hope you enjoy your lovely machine for years and years.........................
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-02-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 31,482
Posted By Marvlin

I don't think NEED comes into this equasion. I...

I don't think NEED comes into this equasion. I know for sure I am eaten up with quilting and machines, I have a Viking SE, Des 1, Bernina 1230, 1 221 Featherweight 1941, 1 221 Centennial 1950...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-02-2011, 05:56 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,530
Posted By Marvlin

Oh, what a lovely machine and I'm thrilled it...

Oh, what a lovely machine and I'm thrilled it will be staying in your family. Enjoy
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-02-2011, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1,159
Views: 224,215
Posted By Marvlin

I have three of these lovely machines in my...

I have three of these lovely machines in my sewing room. Two are 221 Featherweight's born 1941 and Centennial 1950. The third one is a 221K with the red S Singer Badge and the gold badge underneath...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-02-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,858,248
Posted By Marvlin

Thank you Billy for being so willing to help out...

Thank you Billy for being so willing to help out with finding answers to our many questions. Now another question ! ! ! !
Do you have any Featherweight 221 Manuals and 221K Manuals? I know I can...
Forum: Links and Resources
11-01-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,796
Posted By Marvlin

I too was born in 1943 and unfortunately no...

I too was born in 1943 and unfortunately no machines were made during the years 1942 thru1946 in the United States. There were some machines made in Scotland but skipped 1942-1946 also. The war...
Forum: Links and Resources
10-29-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,088
Posted By Marvlin

Do you only sell on ebay? If you sell privately...

Do you only sell on ebay? If you sell privately please send me a picture of the table and your asking price. This sure would help with some of the piece work I am doing. I don't usually shop ebay...
Forum: Main
10-07-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,219
Posted By Marvlin

I tried to dye batting for some Christmas pillows...

I tried to dye batting for some Christmas pillows in red, green, gold and white. It worked but I can never wash the pillows because I will never feel comfortable about washing out all the left over...
Forum: Pictures
09-25-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,989
Posted By Marvlin

All quilts are just beautiful and I would be...

All quilts are just beautiful and I would be proud to call any of them my own, however I did vote for just one. This has been one of the hardest selections I've ever had to make. Good luck to one...
Forum: Pictures
09-23-2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,989
Posted By Marvlin

Hands down, this is one of the most beautiful...

Hands down, this is one of the most beautiful quilts I've ever seen. The shading is perfect and I love the purple/lavender theme. Great Job
Forum: Main
06-27-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,770
Posted By Marvlin

I just received my Fairy Quilt Godmother and her...

I just received my Fairy Quilt Godmother and her name is: UFOzlena, never heard anything like this name before. I too, will be heading to JoAnn's for fabric tomorrow. I can hardly wait to see what...
Forum: Main
06-23-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,896
Posted By Marvlin

I thought that was what the curved needles were...

I thought that was what the curved needles were made for. Silly me, I've been using curved needles for quite some time. If I hit a snag and the needle doesn't move smoothly I use a hemostat...
Forum: Main
06-23-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,620
Posted By Marvlin

you will..that is the ONLY saving grace to those...

you will..that is the ONLY saving grace to those quicky quilts..it helps the newbies practice their cutting straight and stitching the PERFECT 1/4" seam allowance...but when you are ready to MOVE...
Forum: Main
06-16-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,143
Posted By Marvlin

You brought a giggle to my heart reading this...

You brought a giggle to my heart reading this post. When I bought my first Bernina sewing machine (1230) many, many years ago I was as proud as a peacock. I put my machine up on my kitchen table...
Forum: Pictures
06-09-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,952
Posted By Marvlin

I did get this to down load for me and it is...

I did get this to down load for me and it is beautiful. Your daughter will enjoy this also. Just think of second graders and what their eyes will look like when they see this quilt. Your daughter...
Forum: Pictures
06-09-2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 14,086
Posted By Marvlin

I never liked purple until I started quilting. ...

I never liked purple until I started quilting. Now purple jumps out at me when I look for fabric. I usually put purple into all my scrappy quilts. So...............I do like purple after all.
Forum: Main
06-09-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,346
Posted By Marvlin

So THAT's the problem!!! :shock:[/quote] I...

So THAT's the problem!!! :shock:[/quote]

I love this problem, I just never get all the scraps sewn together. Maybe if I leave the light on in the sewing room they will be a quilt top next morning...
Forum: Main
06-09-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,210
Posted By Marvlin

We name our children don't...

We name our children don't we?...............................This is just one more baby brought into your home, adopted, but she needs a name too. I've been doing this crazy stuff ever since I was...
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