New Guy...Spankin' New...and apparently a dummy too
04-16-2018, 01:23 AM
#11
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,300
Hi, KiK, and welcome to the Board. You are obviously one talented guy with an eye for gorgeous machines. The bikes and the Singer you posted are beautiful. I especially love the cranapple red bike.
My greatgrandfather was a skilled upholsterer who made custom seat covers for buggies in the 1800s, and then transitioned to car upholstery when the Model A came along. He passed his love and gift for sewing to his daughter (my grandmother) who passed it to my uncle and some aunts, and now to me and my sister. We each own one of Grandma's machines.
You will find that bikes have brakes, but this vintage machine collecting thing does not. Or at least the brakes are prone to failure! Whenever I'm tempted to buy another one, my internal "check engine light" comes on. (So far I have 4 vintage and 3 modern machines.)
Please try to make something with a machine and show us.
My greatgrandfather was a skilled upholsterer who made custom seat covers for buggies in the 1800s, and then transitioned to car upholstery when the Model A came along. He passed his love and gift for sewing to his daughter (my grandmother) who passed it to my uncle and some aunts, and now to me and my sister. We each own one of Grandma's machines.
You will find that bikes have brakes, but this vintage machine collecting thing does not. Or at least the brakes are prone to failure! Whenever I'm tempted to buy another one, my internal "check engine light" comes on. (So far I have 4 vintage and 3 modern machines.)
Please try to make something with a machine and show us.
04-19-2018, 02:49 PM
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New Hampshire & Maine
Posts: 3,300
Okay KiK, you've given me a huge dilemma....do I go for the bikes or for the sewing machines. Hummmm.....both are wonderful!!! My last bike was Ninja 1000 (way back in the day). Had to give up riding due to numerous back surgeries, hip replacement and knee replacement. Ach...what can I say!
I, too, have a collection of older machines now. Oldest one is a treadle Singer (currently not working), 2 Featherweights, and an assortment of 1950-1970's machines. When I downsize in the next year or so, only the Featherweights will come with me (and the Janome that I use daily).
By the way....Welcome to QB and to the wonderful world of quilting.
I, too, have a collection of older machines now. Oldest one is a treadle Singer (currently not working), 2 Featherweights, and an assortment of 1950-1970's machines. When I downsize in the next year or so, only the Featherweights will come with me (and the Janome that I use daily).
By the way....Welcome to QB and to the wonderful world of quilting.
04-20-2018, 04:24 AM
#17
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 50
Welcome from Tennessee.. used to like working on older cars but can't anymore. Started out looking for a machine to sew leather and got caught up in vintage machines.. 1 year later and ummmgh oh my gosh Theresa what are you doing 70 plus machines later!
Be careful.. lol
Be careful.. lol
04-20-2018, 01:54 PM
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Santa Rosa NM
Posts: 19
Dream Quilter here, glad to have you aboard and yes this is a great site to be on. I only have two old machines and a brand new Dream Machine along with a long arm. I agree with you that quilters are the nicest.
So good luck and dream big.
So good luck and dream big.
05-02-2018, 01:58 PM
#19
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: near Topeka kansas
Posts: 4,524
Boston 1954. Enjoyed your gram and the 60s Honda (160) mebbe and the pre 64 Falcon
welcome aboard KIK, the sewing machines are easier to carry and don't make nearly as much noise as the motorcycles do. supercharger...cool.
welcome aboard KIK, the sewing machines are easier to carry and don't make nearly as much noise as the motorcycles do. supercharger...cool.
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