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    Forum: Pictures
    12-04-2015, 08:08 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 4,764
    Posted By quiltgal

    Yes, they are lovely little machines! When I...

    Yes, they are lovely little machines! When I bought my first one in 1994 at Paducah Kentucky while there for the quilt show, I have been completely hooked! So, when I needed repair parts that were...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-05-2015, 01:56 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,312
    Posted By quiltgal

    It is part #45807, position plate spring (back). ...

    It is part #45807, position plate spring (back). The most important part of that piece is still there which keeps the position finger in place but will give a little, hence the spring moves as you...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-15-2015, 06:24 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 8,117
    Posted By quiltgal

    Well, looks like it may have been repainted...

    Well, looks like it may have been repainted because there absolutely no decals. I can see some details that help to age (assuming that it is the original end plate and Singer badge). The case, if...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-08-2015, 08:08 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 7,438
    Posted By quiltgal

    I read all of the replies to see what people had...

    I read all of the replies to see what people had to say about this problem. I have not had a noise in the area of the positioning finger of the bobbin holder. I agree that there is a little...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-08-2015, 07:59 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 7,438
    Posted By quiltgal

    Some of the older machines have a 'smell' in the...

    Some of the older machines have a 'smell' in the case. I have only had 3 or 4 really tough smelly issues to fix in the 20 years I have been fixing featherweight machines. I put in a bunch of used...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-28-2015, 10:54 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,218
    Posted By quiltgal

    The most important thing is to try out the...

    The most important thing is to try out the machine to see how it runs before you purchase if it is local to you. I have worked on several machines that were purchased from ebay and at first glance...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-28-2015, 10:49 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,218
    Posted By quiltgal

    You can put used drier sheets in the case and...

    You can put used drier sheets in the case and leave closed up for several days to fix the smell. You can replace the felt pad to fix the smell. Also, you can put some coffee grounds on a coffee...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-28-2015, 10:47 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,218
    Posted By quiltgal

    Actually, the majority of the screws are...

    Actually, the majority of the screws are available and work just fine. I sell a lot of them because they get lost when people take the machines apart to clean.
    Forum: Main
    05-28-2015, 10:37 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 7,864
    Posted By quiltgal

    Well, I am surprised by some of the replies! I...

    Well, I am surprised by some of the replies! I have belong to a local huge guild for over 20 years, a small guild for about 12 years and a little guild for 10 years and about 5 bee size groups. They...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-01-2015, 07:21 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,822
    Posted By quiltgal

    Well, I replied a couple of days ago got the...

    Well, I replied a couple of days ago got the wrong mess to say that if you personal message me pictures of the machine and case, I can narrow now when it was made. There are differences in both...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-29-2015, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,822
    Posted By quiltgal

    If you could email me a couple photos of the...

    If you could email me a couple photos of the machine and the case I can get pretty close. There were some small differences in the machines that help to date and also in the case. You can use...
    Forum: Main
    03-09-2015, 08:59 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 7,593
    Posted By quiltgal

    I save them all and use for a variety of...

    I save them all and use for a variety of foundation projects and they have never gummed up my needle. I also paint them for a light transparent look in art quilts. I like the slight fragrance that...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2014, 08:30 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,993
    Posted By quiltgal

    I use any brand of thread that is right for the...

    I use any brand of thread that is right for the application on my featherweights. I have several different options on my website (www.thequiltgal.com) for assisting in this regard. The wooden...
    Forum: Main
    11-24-2014, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 78
    Views: 7,340
    Posted By quiltgal

    My Mother born in 1919 sewed clothing, started...

    My Mother born in 1919 sewed clothing, started one quilt and I found 10 blocks that she completed after she died. Did not have any idea that she had even started one. Her mother died when she was 8...
    Forum: Mission: Organization
    10-31-2014, 07:36 AM
    Replies: 100
    Views: 16,713
    Posted By quiltgal

    Wow! Just what I had in mind! You are one lucky...

    Wow! Just what I had in mind! You are one lucky gal!
    Forum: Links and Resources
    10-31-2014, 07:15 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2,098
    Posted By quiltgal

    Don't know about FB, but I have had occasion to...

    Don't know about FB, but I have had occasion to call Google a couple of times, got through right away and they were very helpful!
    Forum: Links and Resources
    10-20-2014, 10:19 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 81,453
    Posted By quiltgal

    Just found out about this from a friend over the...

    Just found out about this from a friend over the weekend. I too have enjoyed her work for some time! Truly sad news! More to the story that we probably will never find out.
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2014, 07:17 AM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 7,585
    Posted By quiltgal

    Mary, what you said almost exactly mirror images...

    Mary, what you said almost exactly mirror images what I did. I retired from the Army and wanted to do something with my quilting/sewing/etc, but did not know for sure what and then my husband and I,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-09-2014, 07:31 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 7,521
    Posted By quiltgal

    Well, I have worked on hundreds of these...

    Well, I have worked on hundreds of these machines, and have never seen a Featherweight 221 with the serial number anywhere but on the underside. There are other Singer models that had the serial...
    Forum: Main
    03-07-2014, 03:24 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 788
    Posted By quiltgal

    Just back from retreat

    I did not have something that I could call an 'avatar' before I attended a retreat all this past week. Feel so relaxed and re energized! Have removed my old picture for avatar and posted the 'new'...
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2014, 03:18 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 7,529
    Posted By quiltgal

    So you can pick your color preference. I have...

    So you can pick your color preference.
    I have them on my website because I can not see to thread the little eye needles, but like them for hand sewing on bindings.
    Kathleen
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2014, 08:13 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 7,200
    Posted By quiltgal

    There are a couple of reasons that publishers...

    There are a couple of reasons that publishers don't do it and you mentioned one, that you can't read the title on the binding. The combs or spirals get caught on each other and don't play nice when...
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2014, 08:09 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 7,200
    Posted By quiltgal

    Yes, you can replace the plastic comb with one...

    Yes, you can replace the plastic comb with one that is the same size. You can even do it yourself once you have found the same size comb.

    I do it all the time.
    Forum: Links and Resources
    11-01-2013, 09:15 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,321
    Posted By quiltgal

    I am going to Houston quilt show tomorrow. Will...

    I am going to Houston quilt show tomorrow. Will have to have a look.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-18-2013, 07:12 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,378
    Posted By quiltgal

    There are about 16 different badges for the black...

    There are about 16 different badges for the black machines, the white, the tan, and the black free arm 222 machines.
    Some were produced in low numbers and are rare and more valuable if you want a...
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