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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-10-2011, 09:08 AM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Thanks so much for the replies to my request. I...

    Thanks so much for the replies to my request. I will keep looking... always hunting at yard sales, thrift shops, etc. :)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-09-2011, 05:52 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    I just wanted to cross post this here, as it may...

    I just wanted to cross post this here, as it may relate to some of you :)
    I am looking for an older Singer or similar all-metal machine. I am still fairly new to sewing and my very basic machine...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-10-2010, 10:33 AM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Oh, hmmm. Well. Ok then. LOL Sorry about the...

    Oh, hmmm. Well. Ok then. LOL Sorry about the misinformation. Hope the other stuff was helpful :lol:
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-10-2010, 10:32 AM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    there's always room for just one more.......

    there's always room for just one more.... :mrgreen:[/quote]

    LOL that's the attitude! Someday I will have a bigger house and then it will fit jusssstt fiiiiine!!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-09-2010, 08:41 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Is it bad that I'm scared to even go looking for...

    Is it bad that I'm scared to even go looking for a "new" machine? I'm afraid if I end up at the thrift store, antique store, or Craigslist one will follow me home. I don't have any more room for sad...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-09-2010, 06:14 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Hey Quilt Addict. I bet Billy can help you track...

    Hey Quilt Addict. I bet Billy can help you track down parts. There are quite a few on Ebay, too. Anything specific I could help you search for? I am good at Googling and Ebaying :)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-09-2010, 05:08 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    It's usually called the "Sphinx" decals I think....

    It's usually called the "Sphinx" decals I think. That is the machine I have. Mine is from 1905. It's a model 27 vibrating shuttle machine. The one you are looking at was being made in 1908....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-09-2010, 05:03 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    I shot a quick video of my Singer VS. Love that...

    I shot a quick video of my Singer VS. Love that sound and wanted to share.

    http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/ashleyandpets/?action=view¤t=magic004.mp4[/quote]

    Somehow I have a broken link...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-09-2010, 04:42 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    I shot a quick video of my Singer VS. Love that...

    I shot a quick video of my Singer VS. Love that sound and wanted to share.

    http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/ashleyandpets/?action=view&current=magic004.mp4
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-04-2010, 07:17 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Well I can now say that I know “Joy” (Singer...

    Well I can now say that I know “Joy” (Singer treadle "Sphinx" from 1905) very well. I finished my quilt that I started just this week. It took a little work with the tension, but her stiches are so...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-03-2010, 06:08 AM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Oh gosh, that is horrible! I know how you feel...

    Oh gosh, that is horrible! I know how you feel though, like it is a rescue effort. I feel bad for those machines. They are so useful and beautiful and are not always appreciated. Hubby says 3 is...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-01-2010, 08:43 AM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    What a neat video. It's for a model 66 treadle,...

    What a neat video. It's for a model 66 treadle, so I don't think it will apply to my new No. 2, but it just so happens I also have a model 66, and it is the one I'm going to work on first, so I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-01-2010, 08:33 AM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Really beautiful machine, Dunster. :) Check...

    Really beautiful machine, Dunster. :)

    Check out this YouTube video, SherriB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0NeekbwREY
    "How to wind a bobbin on a Singer 66 treadle"
    YouTube rocks!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-31-2010, 05:22 AM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Hmm sounds like fun! I would personally start...

    Hmm sounds like fun! I would personally start with the machine itself. Good luck cleaning. Remeber to stretch your fingers before starting :mrgreen: Hehe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-30-2010, 03:39 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    I hear you! I spent hours yesterday cleaning the...

    I hear you! I spent hours yesterday cleaning the Singer treadle. There is a lot of soreness in my fingers and hands now from pushing hard to get the grime off. I still have another day's work left....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-30-2010, 03:36 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    If I remember correctly (memory is iffy at best),...

    If I remember correctly (memory is iffy at best), this is a rotary machine. The shuttle may appear to be stationary as the hook rotates around it. Can anyone else help with a better...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-29-2010, 01:22 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Oh yes, that's Larry. Actually he needs to be no...

    Oh yes, that's Larry. Actually he needs to be no more than 2 feet away from momma at all times. I had the rug there because I was cleaning earlier and wanted something to sit on. Apparently Larry...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-29-2010, 01:00 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Thought you guys could appreciate this picture I...

    Thought you guys could appreciate this picture I snapped earlier while making dinner...
    http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/ashleyandpets/LarryandSphinx013-1.jpg
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-29-2010, 08:36 AM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Oh, that might be it! The one I put in is a 15x1,...

    Oh, that might be it! The one I put in is a 15x1, which seems to fit well, but I don't know much about it.

    I took the whole tension assembly apart and put it back together. Still nothing...
    ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-29-2010, 08:33 AM
    Replies: 44,789
    Views: 9,104,396
    Posted By AshleyO

    ***GASP**** Miz Ashley! Are you implying that...

    ***GASP**** Miz Ashley! Are you implying that this group goes off topic??? Well! I never!! (stay on topic!! ~grin~)

    :lol: ;-) :lol: :lol: :lol:[/quote]

    LOL I would never imply that!!...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-28-2010, 08:18 PM
    Replies: 44,789
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    Posted By AshleyO

    LOL, it took me literally ALL DAY! I would read a...

    LOL, it took me literally ALL DAY! I would read a page here and there, and then this evening finished it off. I really wanted to share my machines, but I thought I should make sure the thread hadn't...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-28-2010, 07:46 PM
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    Posted By AshleyO

    Hello all! I just read through all 99 pages and I...

    Hello all! I just read through all 99 pages and I would like to share my little lovlies with you!

    This is my New Home I bought for $15 at the local thrift store. I need to call the number to date...
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