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03-28-2011, 12:38 PM

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Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by qltndog

Thanks again, Billy. I have goop hand cleaner, but can't find GoJo cleaner. Anyone in Calfornia know what stores carry it?
I checked out wal mart and Lowes-no luck.

Goop works just fine as long as you are using non-pumice Goop! Actually, I remember seeing Goop in one of Billy's tutorials!

Nancy

I've used both, but I really think the GoJo works better.

03-28-2011, 12:45 PM

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Miz Johnny

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http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/atq/2289401317.html

Saw this machine on CL anyone interested?

Kind of pricey--especially since it looks like that might be rust.
I have one in fairly good condition in a treadle. Unfortunately, it does not have buffalo decals outlining the bed. Mine has magic lanterns. (Think Aladdin.) I can't tell what decals this one has, but the center decal looks great.

03-28-2011, 12:47 PM

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Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by greenini

FW folks: help is needed. I am the proud owner of an original penguin walking foot. Today, I decided to try to see about using it (I've been too intimidated to touch the thing since I saw how much they are worth ...mentioned to DH today they had gone up to $ 650-he said sell it, I said what are you crazy????, I'll never find another).

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Sell it and buy a Davis.

03-28-2011, 01:14 PM

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Sell it and buy a Davis.

Ditto... or buy *something* fabulous! If you really feel you need to be using a walking foot (I don't...) there are new ones that work just fine, for about $20?

03-28-2011, 02:50 PM

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MarieM, I paid $60 for my 301 and she's worth every penny. Perfect stitch, FMQs well. If you can get one for less, that'd be good, but it really depends on what it's worth to you. IMO, you buy the tan one to sew with. It isn't exactly a 'show' machine.

I recently got a black 301A for $75 including shipping. Had to buy a new power cord and tensioner, as the springs were DOA. She sews great now. Little workhorse of a straight stitcher.

03-28-2011, 03:11 PM

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I'M IN LOVE!! Look at this mint beauty in the U.K... 1887, but what is it?
Be sure you scroll down and drool, I mean look, at all the pictures.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antique-vintag...item3f087c357e

03-28-2011, 03:34 PM

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fabric whisperer

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oh, that is BEYOND gorgeous!!! I wish I could afford shipping to me, I would so own that baby!

03-28-2011, 03:45 PM

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Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

I'M IN LOVE!! Look at this mint beauty in the U.K... 1887, but what is it?
Be sure you scroll down and drool, I mean look, at all the pictures.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antique-vintag...item3f087c357e

Singer Model 12.

03-28-2011, 03:47 PM

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Miz Johnny, that picture is my machine ( the Leader) with a few differences. I assume that one is a handcrank as the wheel sits differently. My shuttle winder is lower and my little cirlcle that covers the interior workings is plain - yours is embossed. The decals of what looks like an ugly dog with wings are identical as is everything else. My instruction manual has a boxed P on it which makes sense. I lifted the machine back to check for any ID and what I found was a lot of lint and dust. Poor baby needs a spa treatment for sure. My

Thank you helping clear up the mystery.

03-28-2011, 03:50 PM

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Miz Johnny

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Miz Johnny, that picture is my machine ( the Leader) with a few differences. I assume that''s a handcrank as the wheel sits differently. My shuttle winder is lower and my little cirlcle that covers the interior workings is plain - yours is embossed. The decals of what looks like an ugly dog with wings are identical as is everything else. My instruction manual has a boxed P on it which makes sense if the maker was Pathway. I lifted it back to check for any ID and what I found was a lot of lint and dust. Poor baby needs a spa treatment for sure.

Thank you helping clear up the mystery.

The site I sent you to was Damascusannie's. I have no idea where my little Dragons are!! I think those decals are awesome, though--a lot of red, if I recall. Now I need to remember where I put them!!