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  • Gimbels Model 4000 found today. She is a beauty!

    Old 10-02-2012, 08:52 AM
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    Default Gimbels Model 4000 found today. She is a beauty!

    I walked into one of five local Thrift shops today. They were waiting for me, knew I would be in soon. I go regularly about twice a week, for exercise mainly and to pick up fabric, etc. There she was, Turq. and Cream, clean as a pin . However, they couldn't get her to work. Shes in a nice little cabinet with knee pedal. Loved her and took her as-is, no guarantee of course. Price,... a whopping $25.00! Didn't take but about 30 minutes to figure it out. She sews a very nice stitch and zigZag. Am so very thrilled to have her in my "Stable". Name, Ginny. The cabinet is plain, no dings or scratches. I don't think shes been used very much. Lovely! Made in Japan, Serial # 22739.

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    Old 10-02-2012, 05:19 PM
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    Can't wait to see a photo! Turq is one of my favorite colors.
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    Old 10-02-2012, 06:33 PM
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    Old 10-02-2012, 06:37 PM
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    she's beautiful! how fun! enjoy getting to know her. love your flying geese quilt in the background too.
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    Old 10-02-2012, 08:33 PM
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    Wow she's PRETTY!!! Congrats! Enjoy!
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    Old 10-03-2012, 03:29 AM
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    Nice machine! Lucky you!
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    Old 10-03-2012, 03:39 AM
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    This quilt isn't finished yet. I love Flying geese, and use them most in my quilts. I just take 4-5-or 6" squares, cut them diag, sew them together... so easy, I don't have to mess with that extra 1/4" difference. Also, I don't really mind if they arent exactly on point, because I am older now and quilts are for family members who love me...I am lucky enough to be loved!
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    Old 10-03-2012, 04:07 AM
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    Very pretty machine! Good catch!
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    Old 10-03-2012, 06:53 AM
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    Great score! I just love the vintage colors. I am looking for a pink one now, but the ones I've found are either too expensive or in horrendous shape. Love your new baby!
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    Old 10-03-2012, 09:44 AM
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    I've been looking for one of those too, very hard to find. I saw one on Ebay a couple of days ago.
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