NewbieToQuilting

No more zing!! All we had to do was replace the ends of the foot pedal. Everything else was fine! Thank you all so much.

J Miller

I have quite a few machines that show years and years of cosmetic wear from use. Unless the machine is badly rusted like my New Home AB I just clean them good and use them. I hate to paint them because that destroys their history.
Some will say that wipes the slate clean and you can make your own history then, but none of us will live long enough to put much wear back on these machines. Most of them have already been in use longer than we've been alive.

Joe

J Miller

COOL!!!!!! Now, whatcha gonna sew with it?

Joe

NewbieToQuilting

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Joe,

My kids (age 9 & 11) are both autistic, so I am going to make the puzzle piece quilt for myself in honor of them!! I really do appreciate all of your help.

PS: I had decided to just keep the machine as is....It does have a history and I want to keep it that way. It is rusting a bit, but it is only on the edges where the paint chiped. The decals are faded, but you can tell this machine was well loved before and it will continue to be! I absolutely love it & am so happy my husband stopped at that consignment shop!!! Best $65 he's ever spent in my opinion!!!

DanofNJ

You'll love the way it sews. It should spin effortlessless once it is oiled, and it is a VERY strong sewer. Best straight stitch out there w/o a doubt...it is always my go to machine though I have a stable of them for straight stitching.

Dan