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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-27-2015, 04:55 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

I have the same problem when I switch from the...

I have the same problem when I switch from the Singer 66 to the Singer 201k, the bobbin loads opposite from the other one. I'm glad I could help.
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-25-2015, 08:09 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

Hi Linda, Your bobbin has to go into the bobbin...

Hi Linda,
Your bobbin has to go into the bobbin case with the thread coming off the left side of the bobbin. Then it should thread properly.
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-22-2015, 07:48 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

Thank you CD. I didn't know what it was, just...

Thank you CD. I didn't know what it was, just that it wasn't original.
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-20-2015, 10:10 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

The stitch length knob is not the correct one, it...

The stitch length knob is not the correct one, it looks like something that somebody substituted. My red eye 66 machines are 1914 and 1921, neither of them has anything like that.

1914:...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-20-2015, 09:04 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

Congratulations, Steve! She's adorable.

Congratulations, Steve! She's adorable.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-06-2015, 05:26 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

Dianne, Try this link instead:...

Dianne,
Try this link instead: http://needlebar.org/cm/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=6029#top_display_media

Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-20-2015, 07:43 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

The older machines aren't that difficult to use,...

The older machines aren't that difficult to use, the bonus is that you don't have to buy a new machine every 5-10 yrs because it died.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-19-2015, 08:57 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

Rose_P, That Free is pretty, but its not worth...

Rose_P,
That Free is pretty, but its not worth $200. Are you going to the Greenville Treadle On gathering next month?
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-17-2015, 06:53 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

Welcome Shannon! I'm sorry I don't know the...

Welcome Shannon! I'm sorry I don't know the answer to your questions. Most of my vintage machines are treadles.
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-31-2014, 05:54 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

Try www.sewalot.com Alex Askaroff knows a...

Try www.sewalot.com

Alex Askaroff knows a lot about all sorts of machines.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-26-2014, 05:21 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

This is my Christmas quilt. The setting is called...

This is my Christmas quilt. The setting is called "Ribbon Stars". It was the result of a swap of 6" Christmas fabric squares, there are 125 6" friendship star blocks.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-26-2014, 04:56 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

My Dh and I had quiet Christmas. It was just the...

My Dh and I had quiet Christmas. It was just the 2 of us and the pack of 5 dogs and 13 goats.
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-15-2014, 09:44 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

Hi Blockgirl, The body of the Singer 301 is...

Hi Blockgirl,
The body of the Singer 301 is aluminium, if it were all iron it would weigh far more. I have a black short bed 301, one of my favorite machines. I'm a quilter too.
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-15-2014, 09:36 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

My son was 3 and loved to put slugs in his jeans...

My son was 3 and loved to put slugs in his jeans pockets. I quickly broke him of this habit. He had to remove every one of those nasty things the next day. He kept telling me it was yucky and why...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-11-2014, 09:55 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

I packed up my Mom's fabric stash after she...

I packed up my Mom's fabric stash after she passed away. The only box that didn't do so well, was the one I didn't insure. Since it was being shipped out of LAX, I'm sure they dropped the box off at...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-21-2014, 12:55 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

Sorry I have no experience with your serger, only...

Sorry I have no experience with your serger, only have Pfaff regular type sewing machines; both old and new.

I have a Huskylock 910 serger that's a 4 thread and it does just fine. I really like...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-08-2014, 06:10 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

He also sold me an internal belt for my white...

He also sold me an internal belt for my white Featherweight. I've bought a machine from him, lovely man to deal with.
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-25-2014, 07:09 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

I have a cabinet just like that, has my 201k in...

I have a cabinet just like that, has my 201k in it.
Sharon
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2014, 09:19 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

Ken, I hope you can get the Pfaff moving again,...

Ken,
I hope you can get the Pfaff moving again, they are lovely machines.
The Pfaff would look lovely in my cabinet, Pfaff 60 would be happy to share. It's my avatar photo.
Sharon
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-08-2014, 09:41 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

You missed a gorgeous Lotus at the NETX TOGA this...

You missed a gorgeous Lotus at the NETX TOGA this year, it caused lots of drooling. :D
Sharon
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-08-2014, 09:33 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

My finger is all healed, barely a scar. :D

My finger is all healed, barely a scar. :D
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-29-2014, 05:48 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

Hi everyone, I bought a Singer 327, its in very...

Hi everyone,
I bought a Singer 327, its in very good condition, the cords and green bobbin winder tire are all supple and no cracks at all. It came with about 12 bobbin and the original owner's...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2014, 12:29 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

Miriam, That's wonderful news about Ashlea! ...

Miriam,
That's wonderful news about Ashlea!
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-22-2014, 04:17 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

It looks really heavy.

It looks really heavy.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2014, 05:35 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

My 13 year old grand daughter is learning to use...

My 13 year old grand daughter is learning to use my Singer 66 red eye treadle. Today after homework is done, she will be making some crumb blocks. :D
Sharon in Texas
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