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    Search: Posts Made By: emmah
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-03-2021, 08:38 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 5,323
    Posted By emmah

    Don't give up. ONe way to get the right...

    Don't give up. ONe way to get the right information is to do a search on ebay for "white rotary" and read the information about the machine that matches yours. Then use that information, like model...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2020, 12:22 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,485
    Posted By emmah

    The needle size is shown on the machine, isn't...

    The needle size is shown on the machine, isn't it. It is just like a regular needle but a bit shorter. Some people just shorten a regular needle, grind the top off to the right length.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-31-2011, 10:41 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 8,438
    Posted By emmah

    Thanks to all of you for trying to help. It...

    Thanks to all of you for trying to help. It seems crazy to me to have to buy a new tension assembly because there is no source available from Kenmore on the order of the pieces it is made up of. I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-28-2011, 04:51 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 8,438
    Posted By emmah

    Question Need help with kenmore 158 tension assembly

    My tensioner was balky so I took it apart to clean it and cannot get it back together right. I must have gotten the parts in the wrong order or flipped one in the wrong direction. Does anyone have...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-09-2011, 12:54 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,184
    Posted By emmah

    On the rust, most of the folks on the vintage...

    On the rust, most of the folks on the vintage threads use a product called evaporust. I haven't tried it yet. One caution on cleaning the outside of the machine head. I used the cleaner Billy...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2011, 02:08 PM
    Replies: 44,789
    Views: 9,091,721
    Posted By emmah

    Anyone in Queens NY to pick up a really nice deal...

    Anyone in Queens NY to pick up a really nice deal listed on ebay with lovely cabinet and Two! sewing machine heads? See this...
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2011, 08:58 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 866
    Posted By emmah

    Do just what you suggested. A new back and...

    Do just what you suggested. A new back and binding will keep it from stretching and tearing and make it useable. You can take a picture of what it looks like now, in case anyone is interested in...
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2011, 08:47 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,311
    Posted By emmah

    Thanks for the idea. I think they will work for...

    Thanks for the idea. I think they will work for giving homemade jars of jam!
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    11-27-2011, 01:21 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 2,835
    Posted By emmah

    Amazon has a lot of those lights for people...

    Amazon has a lot of those lights for people suffering from SAD. I checked under sunlight lights. All different prices, also. It is worth taking a look and reading the ratings before you buy one,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-26-2011, 03:52 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 14,560
    Posted By emmah

    Don't you love the vintage machine toughness? ...

    Don't you love the vintage machine toughness? And If you have attachments, it can do almost everything the newer plastic machines will do. I like that you called it a bulldozer. These old machines...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    11-25-2011, 12:44 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 1,378
    Posted By emmah

    I use "paint". If I have a picture, I right...

    I use "paint". If I have a picture, I right click on it and choose "open with" then "paint" then when it opens on the paint screen, I choose from the top menu "Image" and under that Resize/skew ...
    Forum: Main
    11-24-2011, 07:36 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,059
    Posted By emmah

    Since it takes a bit over 8 yards for the solid...

    Since it takes a bit over 8 yards for the solid back to a king size quilt according to the standard charts, and your total yardage adds up to quite a bit over that amount, it seems like you are on...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-19-2011, 06:35 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,217
    Posted By emmah

    You can clean it yourself--check out tutorials...

    You can clean it yourself--check out tutorials for vintage machine restoration. Go easy around the decals, the gold comes off. Just a little damp q tip is good there. How fortunate you are to have...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-19-2011, 06:32 AM
    Replies: 44,789
    Views: 9,091,721
    Posted By emmah

    Here's a vintage puzzler for someone to answer. ...

    Here's a vintage puzzler for someone to answer. I was watching the old "Little Women" film (with Margaret O'Brian) and Meg was sewing on a treadle machine, but the machine was turned so needle was...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    11-17-2011, 06:35 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 923
    Posted By emmah

    For the price, simplicity, uses ordinary...

    For the price, simplicity, uses ordinary batteries and user friendly, a Kodak easy share. I am on my second one and it takes nice photos.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-08-2011, 02:23 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 888
    Posted By emmah

    IT is the same as the Singer 99..without the...

    IT is the same as the Singer 99..without the light and decals. I use mine for piecing. I also free-motion quilt smaller projects by using it with a darning foot and covering the feed dogs with a...
    Forum: Main
    11-07-2011, 12:19 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,065
    Posted By emmah

    I blued my years ago and it is still going...

    I blued my years ago and it is still going strong. I used a glue meant for plastic..less than $2 for the tube. Saved me lots of money!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-07-2011, 12:12 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,321
    Posted By emmah

    Yes, it is the same so if you have access to a 99...

    Yes, it is the same so if you have access to a 99 winder, it will work fine.
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2011, 05:15 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,668
    Posted By emmah

    Why not? I would make a paper pattern using a...

    Why not? I would make a paper pattern using a sheet of paper the size of the block and draw your design. I do it for freemotion quilting, and mark arrows to show the movement of the machine when...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2011, 05:08 AM
    Replies: 165
    Views: 15,035
    Posted By emmah

    My breakfast nook table is an old treadle stand...

    My breakfast nook table is an old treadle stand without the pedal and flywheel. IT has a nice top made from sanded and stained 3/4" plywood. IT is very sturdy and solid
    Forum: Pictures
    10-31-2011, 05:41 AM
    Replies: 627
    Views: 309,433
    Posted By emmah

    Wow, those first two prices are high. I paid $15...

    Wow, those first two prices are high. I paid $15 for mine. I do notice Craigslisters often are way off on value of things! Usually on the high end.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-30-2011, 04:53 PM
    Replies: 44,789
    Views: 9,091,721
    Posted By emmah

    It takes class 66 bobbins, available at walmart,...

    It takes class 66 bobbins, available at walmart, JoAnns or anywhere sewing stuff is sold. Get the metal ones, not the plastic ones.[/quote][/quote]

    That is what we do on this site...help each...
    Forum: Main
    10-30-2011, 04:50 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 892
    Posted By emmah

    Clean it up and oil it good and it should run...

    Clean it up and oil it good and it should run well. The 66 is a really nice machine. Check out the" Vintage Sewing machine shop" under the Main heading for some great info on vintage machines if...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-30-2011, 04:46 PM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 4,102
    Posted By emmah

    Up here in the snowbelt, the power companies do a...

    Up here in the snowbelt, the power companies do a terrific job of trimming trees back so we don't lose power. The trees may look a little funny, but losing power for a few days is nothing to laugh...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-30-2011, 12:21 PM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 4,102
    Posted By emmah

    And I live in the "snow belt" and we didn't get...

    And I live in the "snow belt" and we didn't get anything except a dusting on Thursday. It went south of us.....notice how global "warming" has become global weather change???
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