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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-07-2014, 12:22 PM
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Posted By irishrose

My little 128 blackside went to a new home today....

My little 128 blackside went to a new home today. The young man would have bought anything that said Singer on it, but my 301s are not for sale. Actually, I 'd sell the mocha long bed, but not until...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-26-2014, 08:58 AM
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Posted By irishrose

Re 301: Is the finger on the bobbin holder thingy...

Re 301: Is the finger on the bobbin holder thingy pointing up and in the groove in the throat plate? You have to seat it from underneath before you tighten screws the from the top.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-25-2014, 06:28 PM
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Posted By irishrose

Redmadder, the 301 threads from right to left...

Redmadder, the 301 threads from right to left with the flat side of the needle to the left.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-23-2014, 09:59 PM
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Posted By irishrose

You won't believe what I passed up today. A very...

You won't believe what I passed up today. A very old FREE machine with gorgeous decals and a very free moving mechanism. I am scared to death of very early e machines and this Westinghouse motor was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-03-2014, 07:18 PM
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Posted By irishrose

Whoops, I just went to look at mine. They aren't...

Whoops, I just went to look at mine. They aren't Organ, but Orange. Made in Korea - the package is a lime green with a cut orange on it. The needles are smooth and look perfect.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-02-2014, 06:14 PM
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Posted By irishrose

I am not going to inspect 100 needles. The 20 or...

I am not going to inspect 100 needles. The 20 or so I have used have been fine for the 301. I wouldn't put one in the Elna with her closer specs. I don't remember what I used in the Necchi when she...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-01-2014, 09:08 AM
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Posted By irishrose

I bought 100 organ needles for $9.99 on ebay and...

I bought 100 organ needles for $9.99 on ebay and the 301 likes them just fine. My Elna gets just Schmertz. The Organ needles are not breaking and last through a quilt, including the FMQ. I like to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-28-2014, 01:16 PM
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Posted By irishrose

misseva, it is definitely a nice green fully...

misseva, it is definitely a nice green fully leafed tree - not stark black branches like I'm seeing. This may be the longest Winter ever.

Rodney, thank you for the sympathy. It actually happened...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 09:59 AM
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Posted By irishrose

Hi, Do you have the icon in the little toolbar...

Hi, Do you have the icon in the little toolbar that looks like a tree in a picture frame? That is the easiest way to post pictures. If yours isn't active, go to 'Forum Actions' in the aqua toolbar...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-13-2014, 07:55 PM
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Posted By irishrose

Yes, I read here and join others in wishing Joe a...

Yes, I read here and join others in wishing Joe a speedy recovery. This on top of the prior infection bears close scrutiny. Hang in there, Joe and Elaine.

Judy
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-10-2014, 07:14 AM
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Posted By irishrose

Miriam, Oxiclean worked well on my nicotine...

Miriam, Oxiclean worked well on my nicotine machine. It was a Singer 533 I gifted it to my granddaughter after she made a quilt with it. I think she waxed wit car wax after it was clean.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-30-2013, 04:01 PM
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Posted By irishrose

That sounds like an advertisement for my Elna...

That sounds like an advertisement for my Elna 62C. The presser foot does work exactly like that and was fine for sewing everything from leather belts to silk organza wedding dresses. But for that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-05-2013, 04:56 PM
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Posted By irishrose

My 301 is my go to machine for piecing and FMQ...

My 301 is my go to machine for piecing and FMQ both. I've never had a bobbin jam in the three years I've owned one. Nor do I have to hold the thread to start so the bobbin won't jam - I did that for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-05-2013, 07:27 PM
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Posted By irishrose

Pretty 128 - and you're right - they are heavy...

Pretty 128 - and you're right - they are heavy little buggers.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-30-2013, 06:11 PM
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Posted By irishrose

His machines are very nice, but he is aware of...

His machines are very nice, but he is aware of their worth - prices aren't excessive, but not bargains, either.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-21-2013, 12:01 PM
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Posted By irishrose

I bought a portable Redeye with a nice bentwood...

I bought a portable Redeye with a nice bentwood cover for $5 today. I know they are a common machine, but I like them. It will nice to have a model when I put mine back together. It's an e machine...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-28-2013, 04:06 PM
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Posted By irishrose

I owe my $5 Singer 404 an apology. I have been...

I owe my $5 Singer 404 an apology. I have been using it at church and commenting that it isn't as strong as the 301 on thick seams. Today I discovered I have piecing with the feed dogs down. Duh! It...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-04-2013, 03:10 PM
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Posted By irishrose

That machine will clean up nicely and may not...

That machine will clean up nicely and may not need any parts. My 15 clone is about the same age and it was ready to go. I love the cabinet on the 15.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-01-2013, 08:07 PM
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Posted By irishrose

Overpriced?? I don't think so. Too bad my enabler...

Overpriced?? I don't think so. Too bad my enabler is on the East coast. Do I need a 3rd 301? No, but I don't have a black one.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-01-2013, 08:55 AM
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Posted By irishrose

I am probably the oldest posting here and I took...

I am probably the oldest posting here and I took shop in Jr High. I didn't like study hall so I talked the principal into letting me take shop and home ec both.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-17-2013, 05:56 PM
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Posted By irishrose

Tips on how to get my daughter's attention back...

Tips on how to get my daughter's attention back to sewing would be welcome, everyone. Only 10 but attention of a goldfish.[/QUOTE]

Small projects. It sounds like miriam's DGD has some good ideas....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-07-2013, 07:20 PM
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Posted By irishrose

My Kroil came from Meijers (big box store) in...

My Kroil came from Meijers (big box store) in with the gun cleaning tools. It's done a good job on the 66 - just one screw is being difficult.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2013, 03:50 PM
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Posted By irishrose

407886That's what I thought when I saw it, too....

407886That's what I thought when I saw it, too. It looks like the Ruby I gave away.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-10-2013, 01:28 PM
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Posted By irishrose

Very nice and less than 100 miles away. I will...

Very nice and less than 100 miles away. I will resist so someone else can have it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-03-2013, 12:20 PM
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Posted By irishrose

Y'all are such enablers. I haven't purchased...

Y'all are such enablers. I haven't purchased anything in a while so I stopped at the Habitat resale shop. A Brunswick with gorgeous decals was there. Obviously made by National, but the cabinet was...
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