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Forum: Main
01-29-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,238
Posted By Minerva1

There's a block on Quilter's Cache called...

There's a block on Quilter's Cache called Louisiana and it works great with three colors.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-28-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,435
Posted By Minerva1

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/clt/3576157382.h...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/clt/3576157382.html

Just saw this listing in my area. If DH wasn't having surgery this week and my budget would allow it, I'd consider going after it. I already...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-28-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 999,761
Posted By Minerva1

Anyone in the Atlanta area looking for a FW with...

Anyone in the Atlanta area looking for a FW with a case?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/clt/3576157382.html
Forum: Main
01-27-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,757
Posted By Minerva1

I've noticed the last year or so more and more...

I've noticed the last year or so more and more quilting fabrics ravel like crazy. These are from companies with good reputations and the fabrics feel just fine. I do believe they are starting to use...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,359
Posted By Minerva1

I used one all the time when I was in high...

I used one all the time when I was in high school. I'm now looking for one for my Singer slant-o-matics. I really like the one in the pink jetson case for my Rocketeer.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,460
Posted By Minerva1

I love how the decals appeared. I would never...

I love how the decals appeared. I would never have guessed they were even there. Great job.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,436
Posted By Minerva1

Very pretty and for some reason I find it...

Very pretty and for some reason I find it soothing to look at. Maybe the nice flowing curves of the base?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,645
Posted By Minerva1

I found the perfect chair yesterday. It needs...

I found the perfect chair yesterday. It needs some refinishing but will have to wait until spring when the temps are more consistent. I'm hoping the chair is from the same time period or close to it....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,645
Posted By Minerva1

Meow, Meow - I don't know if what I did to the...

Meow, Meow - I don't know if what I did to the treadle base is recommended or not. We took it apart as much as we could. I took it outside and washed it with warm water and car wash detergent using a...
Forum: Main
01-25-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Minerva1

I'm getting ready to cut a hole in a desk we...

I'm getting ready to cut a hole in a desk we bought on craigslist for next to nothing. It has a keyboard drawer and that will make the perfect shelf for the machine. I may have to add some wood...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-25-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,645
Posted By Minerva1

The apron piece was already there. It doesn't...

The apron piece was already there. It doesn't show up in the original pic because the machine is open.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-24-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,645
Posted By Minerva1

Thank you for all the kind comments.We bought Kit...

Thank you for all the kind comments.We bought Kit at an estate sale for $28 on November 1st last year. We started taking her apart the next day. We did it slowly and took a few pictures. I forgot to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-23-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,645
Posted By Minerva1

Best I can tell the veneer was missing from the...

Best I can tell the veneer was missing from the lid on both sides. That's probably why they painted it. The wood looked like plywood to me. New veneer wasn't in my budget at this time. So I scrubbed...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-22-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,645
Posted By Minerva1

She's done!

From this..... 390064 To this.....390066

From this..... 390067 To this.....390068

From this.....390069 To this..... 390070

We'll put her new belt on her tomorrow afternoon. And...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-21-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 146,745
Posted By Minerva1

With luck she will be all put back together...

With luck she will be all put back together tomorrow afternoon. We finished putting the top together today. Need to pick up a missing washer & nut (from my before pics it was missing from the get-go)...
Forum: Main
01-21-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,320
Posted By Minerva1

This is going to sound like a strange question -...

This is going to sound like a strange question - how much sun does the roof & walls of the room receive. We have a back bedroom and it receives a LOT of sunlight on the roof & one side wall. Our...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 999,761
Posted By Minerva1

Found this on craigslist. ...

Found this on craigslist.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/atq/3558098502.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 146,745
Posted By Minerva1

I'm trying to decide if I should leave this alone...

I'm trying to decide if I should leave this alone or do Glenn's instructions? I did try to clean up the decals a little bit last night using sewing machine oil, but was afraid to rub too hard. There...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 999,761
Posted By Minerva1

Not enough coffee yet. That listing is on ebay.

Not enough coffee yet. That listing is on ebay.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 999,761
Posted By Minerva1

Saw this on Craigslist this morning. ...

Saw this on Craigslist this morning.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folk-Art-ALLIS-CHALMERS-Tractor-Made-Out-Of-Singer-Sewing-Machine-Large-/321058058542?pt=Action_Figures_Diecast_US&hash=item4ac08d312e
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-16-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 999,761
Posted By Minerva1

Thought you might like to see a few from Georgia ...

Thought you might like to see a few from Georgia

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/atq/3542634731.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/atq/3527049817.html
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Forum: Main
01-16-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,142
Posted By Minerva1

I love the Quilter's Dream cotton. I can send you...

I love the Quilter's Dream cotton. I can send you a sample of it if you would like. I didn't like using the Mountain Mist.
Forum: Main
01-15-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 16,009
Posted By Minerva1

My first quilt was made with fabric from JoAnns!...

My first quilt was made with fabric from JoAnns! The first time I went to the LQS and said something about using a book to learn how to make a quilt (one of Carol Doak's books) the shop owner said I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-14-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 146,745
Posted By Minerva1

Cathy, Is the metal polish the only thing you...

Cathy,
Is the metal polish the only thing you used to clean her up? I'm worried about messing up my decals.

Thanks,
Patricia
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-14-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 146,745
Posted By Minerva1

We're getting close to re-assembling the treadle...

We're getting close to re-assembling the treadle cabinet. I have a question about the placement of the piece of fabric (canvas?) that is on the underside of the cabinet. I really believe it was...
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