Whoopee and Yahoo, Now I Have One Too!
04-26-2011, 06:55 AM
#52
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Nevada
Posts: 12
When I was a sophomore in 1954 my stepmother bought a FW for me to sew on as I made a lot of my clothes. She passed on in '71. Her husband called and asked if I wanted the FW and of course I said yes as we were on a construction job in Colorado at the time (with 5 kids) and in a travel trailer. He shipped it in the case only, no tape, rope or anything else. As I recall it came via Greyhound bus - in excellent condition. Amazing! Men just don't think like we do, but I am so greatful that he sent it to me. It still sews like a dream.
04-26-2011, 07:54 PM
#53
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 688
Wow Quilting Cousin, Congratulations, "It's a Girl !!!" (aren't they all) Sophie is Beautiful! I don't have a FW yet, but I see many of them come into the LQS/Machine Sales and Repair shop that I work in. They all get drooled over, find a repair shop that can preform a tune-up, and I'm sure you will have many, many happy years together. Many ladies here like to take their FWs to quilting retreats. Greetings from Auntie B in Saskatchewan.
05-01-2011, 03:55 PM
#56
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
Posts: 7,940
That was a very considerate seller to pack her so carefully and mark the package so clearly!! Good for you, and I know you are going to love having her. I don't have one yet, and am currently in love with my little black 301 "Ida".
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