Did I Get Something Good????
08-19-2011, 01:26 PM
#81
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Location: Washington State summer, Sun City AZ winter
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Originally Posted by oldcottontop
Originally Posted by kacy 49
Congratulations. You will love your new little find. It was so nice of him to give it to you. I would name her after his wife. Have fun with her.
I am going to sit down with her this weekend and start some cleaning on her. She does sew but needs a GOOD cleaning. And she doesn't look as bad as the picture shows. Been doing a lot of reading about FW. Found out that she was made in 1954. I did not get a manual with her and if anyone knows where this can be found, please let me know.
Sheesh......I am so new to this FW stuff. I have my first machine that I bought in the late 60's and need to get that out and take a look at it. I think it is a Needlecraft.
Never really thought about "collecting" old machines but I may have found a new hobby to go along with my quilting one.
08-19-2011, 01:42 PM
#82
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08-19-2011, 01:45 PM
#83
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Hello Ladies,
I am new to this forum and would like to add a comment about the FREE featherweight machine. Yes, that is a FIND! Quilters prize them for the consistently straight stitch and easy portability. I have seen them listed on e-Bay for as much as $1,000. But that one had a free arm, which is rare. If you are interested, you can get the serial number off the back and look on the Singer website where you can find what year it was made, where, and how many were made. Enjoy your find!
I am new to this forum and would like to add a comment about the FREE featherweight machine. Yes, that is a FIND! Quilters prize them for the consistently straight stitch and easy portability. I have seen them listed on e-Bay for as much as $1,000. But that one had a free arm, which is rare. If you are interested, you can get the serial number off the back and look on the Singer website where you can find what year it was made, where, and how many were made. Enjoy your find!
08-19-2011, 01:47 PM
#84
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Clearwater, FL
Posts: 2,328
Originally Posted by oldcottontop
Originally Posted by jrhboxers
I would say YES but it really depends on how much you paid. But - WELCOME to the Featherweight Club!
It was FREE
08-19-2011, 01:59 PM
#85
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Iola KS
Posts: 2,834
Congratulations you have a featherweight and the free part is wonderful! Clean it up and oil and lube it and you will have a lovely little machine. Enjoy and welcome to the rest of the featherweight users! :thumbup:
08-19-2011, 06:15 PM
#90
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Longmont, CO
Posts: 320
Wow! I'd love to find a reasonably priced (under $150?)Featherweight and am beginning to think that that's almost impossible, but I keep looking. And you got one free, no less! So there's hope! :thumbup:
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