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    Old 11-08-2011, 06:03 PM
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    I received my machine yesterday and was inquiring in the main section how to get rid of the smell in the case. The machine has a smell to it too but not as bad. Someone suggested I come here as there is a man that can help me with the smell and cleaning. Can anyone tell me where the Ckeaning of Vintage machines section would be?
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    Old 11-09-2011, 02:22 PM
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    I have 5 ( 4 black and 1 white ). I've been thinking of selling 3 of the black ones since I also have a treadle, a 301 and a Brother. I'd like to find a buyer in the middle TN area because I prefer not to ship and have possible damage. I use them as much as I can.
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    Old 11-09-2011, 02:27 PM
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    She is a beauty!!!! You are so fortunate to have her.

    Originally Posted by nhweaver
    Lucky lady has started life as little stinker. My DH bought it at a gun and knife auction last week. She has been airing outside and yesterday my DH tuned her up. She works very quietly and her stitches are exact. The odor of the box is kinda like an oil smell. (I am used to eau de gun oil). She joins her sisters, Old Gold (goldie) from the 1930's, Little Wonder from the 1940's, LB (little baby, my first one) a centennial, and Sexy from the sixties. LB is visiting my DD (I don't think she will be returning soon). Here she is!!!
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    Old 11-09-2011, 06:08 PM
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    I have two FWs, one was made in 34 and the other in 48. The 34 is in bad shape but sews great and other one is in pretty good shape and now that I have the tension right it also sews great. The 48 came with the case, all the attachments and a serial numbered FW card table. Love sewing on both of them!!
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    Old 11-10-2011, 04:41 AM
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    I bought my 1/4" foot on Ebay. I also have a 1/4" throat plate mark that one of my girls came with. Wish I could find more of them.

    Originally Posted by pipp5
    I've got a sweet little black 1938 FW that my MIL gave me about 10 years ago. I just started using it a couple months ago and now don't think I'll ever piece on my new machine again (even after it does come home from the repair shop). I absolutely love, love, love my FW! I am looking to get a 1/4 foot for it though, right now I'm using one of those heavy duty magnetic seam guides to mark my 1/4".
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    Old 11-11-2011, 12:09 PM
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    I turned 60 yesterday (10 Nov) and I have a featherweight made near my birthday that has the 1851-1951 badge. I also have one from 1938. My first featherweight I purchased in Paducah when I went to the quilt show in 1995. It was made in 1952. It is not as pretty due to the decals in rough shape, but it still sews well. And, it was the machine to get me started in my love for the machines. I started repairing, carrying repair parts, and accessories for the machines and in January 2010 started my website!
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    Old 11-11-2011, 12:14 PM
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    I carry the Needle Plates with the graduated markings on my website: www.thequiltgal.com.
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    Old 11-11-2011, 12:28 PM
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    I sell them on my website: www.thequiltgal.com. Go to Online Store, then Singer 221 Featherweight. I have two sizes for the black models and 1 size for the white model.
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    Old 11-11-2011, 12:32 PM
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    I have 1/4" feet for sale on my website: www.thequiltgal.com.
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    Old 11-11-2011, 12:35 PM
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    Originally Posted by cctx.
    I have a 301A Long bed, did I make the grade.....?
    I do too. Just got it a little bit ago. Having trouble with the tension. Oh, I also have a featherweight!!
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