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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-07-2011, 07:47 AM
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Posted By MarieM

Hi, I just finally packed up my White Rotary for...

Hi, I just finally packed up my White Rotary for the move (I posted pictures on page 1650). Before I padded her box and put her in the trailer I did get her serial number FR 2493015. I didn't see...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-04-2011, 05:39 AM
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Posted By MarieM

Nice!! For the move...take the machine head out...

Nice!! For the move...take the machine head out of the cabinet!! That thing weighs 30 lbs or so, and that old wood tends to be brittle...the bumps and vibrations are pretty hard on these old girls...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-03-2011, 05:40 PM
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Posted By MarieM

Hope everyone is having a good evening. Attached...

Hope everyone is having a good evening. Attached are pictures of my first treadle. The belt is in one of the drawers. Unfortunately I had to pack it before I could play with it. We are getting...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-02-2011, 07:37 PM
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Posted By MarieM

Wish I still lived in central NY. That looks...

Wish I still lived in central NY. That looks like a really good deal.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2011, 03:30 PM
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Posted By MarieM

Does the Montgomery Ward Machine look like this...

Does the Montgomery Ward Machine look like this one? I don't know the year - there's no date in the book. I ended up with a manual and these parts (I believe they are from the famous machine that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2011, 06:55 AM
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Posted By MarieM

Question? Are the slide plates that go over the...

Question? Are the slide plates that go over the bobbins of the machines made in the 1950 - 1960 difficult to find? I saw 4 machines at a thrift store last week and they were all missing the bobbin...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2011, 06:48 AM
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Posted By MarieM

Ok, so now I'm going to have to be on the look...

Ok, so now I'm going to have to be on the look out for a 31-15.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-25-2011, 05:11 PM
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Posted By MarieM

That is one gorgeous machine! The decals (and...

That is one gorgeous machine! The decals (and everything else) are in great shape. I can just imagine it clicking along, hardly making a sound. If someone here gets the machine I hope we get a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-24-2011, 06:27 AM
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Posted By MarieM

Thanks for picking your favorite and the advise. ...

Thanks for picking your favorite and the advise. I'll keep an eye out for the 201. I haven't seen many treadles here in MT but I'm sure I just haven't found the right spot yet.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-23-2011, 06:16 PM
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Posted By MarieM

I didn't think about "my pages". I've been...

I didn't think about "my pages". I've been taking notes but then its hard to find what I'm looking for. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-23-2011, 05:56 PM
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Posted By MarieM

Crossstitcher, I actually meant one machine only,...

Crossstitcher, I actually meant one machine only, not one of each kind, but I'm easy so tell me which one of each kind you'd pick.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-23-2011, 05:27 PM
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Posted By MarieM

I've been reading on this thread for over a year...

I've been reading on this thread for over a year and I've collected a few vintage machines (all electric) so far. My question is: Are there books, reference materials or web-sites that has an...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-17-2011, 05:52 PM
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Posted By MarieM

Quilt Mom, I have a Necchi Alco 400 that I picked...

Quilt Mom, I have a Necchi Alco 400 that I picked up at a local consignment shop. I love the power it has. After sewing on my 4 year old machine and then on the Necchi I couldn't believe how smooth...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-31-2011, 07:10 AM
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Posted By MarieM

Wow, I can't wait to see your photos when you get...

Wow, I can't wait to see your photos when you get her home. I've not yet seen a W&G in real life, but I keep looking.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-24-2011, 05:49 AM
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Posted By MarieM

[/quote] Maybe we could come in shifts. We...

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Maybe we could come in shifts. We could each spend a month or so and before you know it the 5 years would be up and you would have a clean basement.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-21-2011, 06:38 AM
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Posted By MarieM

I love reading about everyone's finds. Since...

I love reading about everyone's finds. Since I've been bitten by the bug I've only seen one treadle it was at an estate sale, looked kinda rough and they were asking $195 - firm. I know when the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-19-2011, 04:18 PM
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Posted By MarieM

[/quote] I sewed on it and it was nice, went...

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I sewed on it and it was nice, went from 2 layers of cotton to 2 layers of leather without missing a beat (or skipping a stitch ;)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-19-2011, 06:27 AM
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Posted By MarieM

Just thought I'd attach a few photos from a booth...

Just thought I'd attach a few photos from a booth at our local quilt show this weekend. The business name is Feathers and Cranks. Her machines are all very nice and fully refurbished and have a 30...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-16-2011, 08:00 AM
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Views: 8,913,398
Posted By MarieM

Lee, I'd grab it too. Let us know if it comes...

Lee, I'd grab it too. Let us know if it comes home with you or not.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-11-2011, 06:06 AM
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Posted By MarieM

Maria, welcome to the group. Everyone here is...

Maria, welcome to the group. Everyone here is very friendly and you'll get tons of help and advise. Can't wait to see your photos of your "new" girl.

Marie M.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-10-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,913,398
Posted By MarieM

Make sure you post your "after" pictures when you...

Make sure you post your "after" pictures when you get her all cleaned up.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-10-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 44,789
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Posted By MarieM

Bennett, welcome to the board, and yes, it sounds...

Bennett, welcome to the board, and yes, it sounds like your hooked. I have a 4 year old Janome that doesn't get much use now that I'm hooked on the older machines, there is just no comparison to the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-07-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,913,398
Posted By MarieM

I am on my way, I am hungry to! I agree with...

I am on my way, I am hungry to!
I agree with you on the bobbins my 66 only likes the metal vintage bobbins. I have tried the 66 class Singer from Walmart and they don't like them. I have collected...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-04-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,913,398
Posted By MarieM

We are having a quilt show here in town in 2...

We are having a quilt show here in town in 2 weeks, one of our vendors is called Feathers and Cranks, she sells very pricey fully restored featherweights and hand cranks. I don't have her info here,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-03-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,913,398
Posted By MarieM

We are having a quilt show here in town in 2...

We are having a quilt show here in town in 2 weeks, one of our vendors is called Feathers and Cranks, she sells very pricey fully restored featherweights and hand cranks. I don't have her info here,...
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