[quote=Calli413]Hi, Hazeljane! Thanks for the advice. You made me remember what a girlfriend told me several years ago. She had invested in an expensive new embroidery machine, and found that after using it on three quilts for her granddaughters and two garments for her husband, she was no longer interested in using it. She is the one who turned me on to the old Singers as she had one as well. It was her favorite machine for basic sewing and quilting, but she also LOVED her Bernina.
Yes, I DO have the serial number. I was able to look it up on a Singer site, and learning a little about its history made me love it even more. I was fortunate to find one in such good shape, I know. When I bought it, the lady guaranteed me that it sewed "like new"...but it actually didn't sew at all. I took it to a place that specialized in servicing the old machines, and $45 later, it WAS IN FACT good as new. The repairman told me that it is one of the nicest old Singers that he has ever seen, and the $45 included an overall check and cleaning. I have NO complaints at all. Good deal!
Thanks again for your advice. I will soon be checking out that website you suggested, too.
Happy quilting!
~Calli[/quote
Whatever you do don't abandon your old singer even if you buy a newer machine. That is a keepe