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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-12-2014, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,910
Posted By vanginney

Did not know about the wings. That one rarely...

Did not know about the wings. That one rarely comes up for air - it's in pretty rough shape. The women I bought it from made moccasins and it was well used. I mainly have it as a side board in my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,910
Posted By vanginney

Its a RAF old treadle. I use it as a side board...

Its a RAF old treadle. I use it as a side board in my living room as I have a few non-electics. :0 I hover around 13 vintages machines. As new ones come in, I find homes for the others.

Just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,910
Posted By vanginney

Yup, I didn't know it was a 222 til I was home. I...

Yup, I didn't know it was a 222 til I was home. I never even thought to check the machine bed. I couldn't open it till I was home because the box was stuffed with accessories (attachments box,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,910
Posted By vanginney

Here it is before the cleaning and oiling. ...

Here it is before the cleaning and oiling.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=494925&stc=1
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,910
Posted By vanginney

It happened again...

About 2 yrs ago I had a CL ad up - for buying, and fixing old sewing machines. A guy called and said he had an old singer that no one wanted at his garage sale. Could I swing by his place and pick it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-20-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,626
Posted By vanginney

I did get them home and cleaned, oiled set the...

I did get them home and cleaned, oiled set the tension. The 717 sounds like a 99 and the 730 sounds like a 201. My first vintage berninas :)

The knee lift on the 730 - drives me NUTS....I almost...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-20-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,626
Posted By vanginney

Gonna pick up tonight. Looks like the 730 does...

Gonna pick up tonight. Looks like the 730 does not have the extension table or any attachments. Would that be a showstopper. Should I just get the 717? I think to find the table would be more than...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-19-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,626
Posted By vanginney

Bernina 717 & 730

I can buy both for $80. Pros, cons, advice on the differences between them? Anyone thrilled with machines like these? Thanks for sharing.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-25-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,706
Posted By vanginney

Tammi, Depending on how long your talk is -...

Tammi,

Depending on how long your talk is - get the participants involved. At some point, let them turn to their neighbour for a few memories and share any memories of the machine they first...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,451
Posted By vanginney

Looks sweet. Congrats.

Looks sweet. Congrats.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-22-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,706
Posted By vanginney

Singer documentary- You can show a short except...

Singer documentary- You can show a short except (10%) for educational purposes - without permission - canadian fair dealing. And sometimes websites have in their 'Terms of Use' unrestricted use for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-20-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By vanginney

RavenLunaStitch is a lovely handle (username). I...

RavenLunaStitch is a lovely handle (username). I agree the 99 and my 185J is not the calming soft click clack of a treadle or 127 shuttle or a 201. I like the 99 (named jellybean) - but totally...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-20-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By vanginney

Love the machine and the bottle choice!

Love the machine and the bottle choice!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-19-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
Posted By vanginney

The links to the adapters are below. They don't...

The links to the adapters are below. They don't look like they are Bernina brand. I guess I will take the plunge since a few of you have success. But will also ask my bernina dealer if bernina...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-19-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,069
Posted By vanginney

diddo. My guess would be this as well. Congrats!

diddo. My guess would be this as well. Congrats!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-18-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
Posted By vanginney

Bernina feet

I recently purchased a bernina 550q and would like to purchase some additional feet. My LQS has the overlock foot for $17 but the invisible zipper foot is $60.

Wondered if anyone has purchased...
Forum: Main
02-12-2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,295
Posted By vanginney

Something new to me....but maybe not 'hot' was...

Something new to me....but maybe not 'hot' was honeycomb moda charm packs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TS7Zh-f9xM. Something for the beginner.
Forum: Main
02-06-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,026
Posted By vanginney

Craftsy is high quality online instruction and...

Craftsy is high quality online instruction and worth the money, especially if you don't have face-to-face classes in your area!
Forum: Main
02-06-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,871
Posted By vanginney

Id just buy another one when you landed and save...

Id just buy another one when you landed and save the hassle :) a great excuse to own another FW!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By vanginney

Lever

My wheel, has a lever that flips the belt off the track....:) it's a singer, maybe they all don't have that?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4,880
Views: 892,025
Posted By vanginney

I bet the guy is selling the house behind the...

I bet the guy is selling the house behind the sewing machine for that price. I couldn't resist sending an email asking more info :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-04-2014, 11:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,586
Posted By vanginney

Yup it's wired incorrectly. Jim sent me...

Yup it's wired incorrectly. Jim sent me diagrams...that helped me correct the problem. I posted them so I wouldn't lose them. http://createquiltsew.wordpress.com/2013/10/28/foot-pedal-rewire/
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-28-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By vanginney

False alarm. Had the new needle in the wrong...

False alarm. Had the new needle in the wrong direction :) I am such a newbie!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-28-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By vanginney

201 singer. Favor?

I did a stupid thing and my needle snapped of my 201. Is someone able to take a few pics of the bobbin case with the needle in the highest position?

I dont have another one to find the 'right'...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-18-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,060
Posted By vanginney

Skipped stitches

My experience with skipped stitches has always come down to the wrong size bobbin...they can be deceiving. Good luck.
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