finally a member of the FWC
#51
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 84
#52
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 84
#53
i started my baby quilt and constructed the top blocks on my 1958 fw this evening. just as i finished the last block it quit running--the cord to the foot pedal finally broke off. my husband is rewiring it, i agree with the post that suggested possible new wiring will be needed. an interesting note--the original receipt for it's purchase in 1958. my aunt paid $15 cash. she might have used it twice! enjoy your new girl! i have a few extra bobbins if you'd like them. just pm me with your address. welcome to the fw family!
#54
you have all been so helpful! great website links etc. Can you believe I have not yet sewed on it? Still admiring it - actually had not had time yet to just be able to sit down and check her out. Need to do the oiling etc. Machine is clean tho. Thank you all so much!
#57
Originally Posted by QuiltE
So, please do tell me what's the excitement? Is there a specific use, beyond what modern machines? Or is it like getting an antique car?
And now you have me wondering, did I make a "bad" decision when I sold my Mom's old black Singer a few years ago? :)
And now you have me wondering, did I make a "bad" decision when I sold my Mom's old black Singer a few years ago? :)
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Originally Posted by Bluphrog
Originally Posted by QuiltE
So, please do tell me what's the excitement? Is there a specific use, beyond what modern machines? Or is it like getting an antique car?
And now you have me wondering, did I make a "bad" decision when I sold my Mom's old black Singer a few years ago? :)
And now you have me wondering, did I make a "bad" decision when I sold my Mom's old black Singer a few years ago? :)
Thanks for answering Bluphrog ... I have the horrible feeling that I am going to start regretting that I let my Mom's old manchine go. Probably a 1939 model, as that's when they were married.
I remember the scroll plate on it, that everyone is talking about ... what's it's significance? Just that it's still there? Or?
Thanks again, should you/someone answer to help educate me! :)
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