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11-09-2011, 08:25 AM

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chris_quilts

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Originally Posted by irishrose

chris-quilts, Your turquoise machine looks like a clone of a White, not a Singer. Even that particular bright shade. I have a Universal that is similar, though it has white trim and is a ZZ machine. Can't see how it sews - the wiring is beyond shot.

Thank you. That is interesting. I have another similar looking machine but with different paint job (black) and so I'm guessing that both are White clones. Who knew? Thanks again for the information. They both thread similar to a Singer 66.

11-09-2011, 08:34 AM

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vintagemotif

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Originally Posted by Weedwoman

There is a tutorial for the fabric bowls on here - at least there was before the new format.Microwave Fabric Bowls

I must have missed that tute. Great idea, think I'll make a few for my DH, it will save hot fingers when he nukes stuff.

Thanks! I'm going to make some as Christmas presents this year. I will pick out fabrics that are favorite themes for each of the family members.

11-09-2011, 08:38 AM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by Bennett

Woo hoo! As long as this person doesn't turn out to be a total flake, I may have found a 301!! So excited!! Okay, back to work now.

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Wonderful!! I love my 301....it's my every day piecing machine now. I got our my modern Brother last night to do some machine applique, and it felt WEIRD!!! LOL

11-09-2011, 08:39 AM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by MrsBoats

I always recommend Charlene Phillips' book The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook. Nice clear pictures, how-to's that make sense... It lives permanently beside my sewing table now. It never seems to make it back to the bookshelf.

I also have that book. I got it after I saw it at the Northern California TOGA in September. It's wonderful!! Clear pictures and instructions. I haven't used all my attachments yet, but when I get a break (whenever that is!) I plan on trying them all out.

11-09-2011, 08:41 AM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

OMG! That one takes the prize. It's the ugliest cabinet that I have seen so far.
I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

That's just GROSS!!!

11-09-2011, 09:45 AM

#27496

Candace

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Originally Posted by miriam

In this case, beauty is in the eye of the beer holder

hahahahaha!

11-09-2011, 09:53 AM

#27497

Monroe

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Anyone looking for a gorgeous treadle? Fantastic oak treadle case with a decent appearing New Home machine listed on Western Mass craigslist in Amherst. Sorry- don't know how to post link. I think it was about $150.

11-09-2011, 10:16 AM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by miriam

In this case, beauty is in the eye of the beer holder

Yeah, after several of those beers!! It would take more than beer for me to think that was good looking!!

11-09-2011, 10:51 AM

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vintagemotif

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Nancy! We are waiting to see what a Hale's Crescent looks like...where are you...looking forward to the pictures...anticipation...

11-09-2011, 11:03 AM

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misseva

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OK, I'm not sure how to use the board now - so can anyone tell me how Billy is or if he has a blog - how do I get to it? I haven't seen him post in several days.