Did I Get Something Good????
08-19-2011, 12:11 PM
#75
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Originally Posted by joyce888
This is just like the one that a man at the longest yard sale in TN tried to sell me for $350. Saw another one that she wanted $425. Guess you got the best price - free!
08-19-2011, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by oldcottontop
OK. I am a retired, single, senior (a young one I might add) and I work part time leading a fitness class for seniors(older than me :-D ) three mornings a week. Last Nov the wife of one of the couples that come to my classes passed away. After a time, the husband mentioned going through his wifes belonging and doing something with them. I told him, when he felt ready, that I would come over and help him. He had decided to give all her things to the local Fellowship Center and a couple of weeks ago I went over and we started going through her things . When I pulled this machine out of its case I knew what it was right to start with and caught my breath. He asked me if I sewed and when I told him I did, he said, well take it. I offered to pay him but he refused any money.
I havn't cleaned her yet but she does purr like a kitten.
I havn't cleaned her yet but she does purr like a kitten.
Yes, it is Silver Sneakers. I love it. I retired in Nov 2005 and started teaching in Feb 2006. They are all a great bunch of folks.
08-19-2011, 12:23 PM
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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, 01:18 PM
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Great price, the best. You can find instructions for restoration on this board. In the meantime no household chemicals. This machine should end up looking and sewing outstanding. You will get hooked on the sound it makes when you sew.
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