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09-05-2015, 11:29 AM

#11

purplefiend

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Location: Round Rock,Texas

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Welcome Joanna! I have a few old machines too. It all started innocently enough with a Singer featherweight.

KalamaQuilts,
I don't buy any machine that won't use a modern 15x1 needle. I don't have room for a machine that I cannot use, live in a 1100 sq.ft. house.
Sharon in Texas

09-05-2015, 11:40 AM

#12

JoannaD

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Location: Kentucky

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Originally Posted by lindaschipper

I also have a 301A and the 99K. Love both of them although I paid a lot more for mine.

Linda, I would venture your machines were in better condition than mine! They are both complete but totally filthy. The 301a smells like mildew and I think the 99 lived in a garage. Not rusted though and they aren't frozen!! Last night I tore down a good amount of the 301. Left the bobbin hook assembly. I need to work up some courage there!

09-05-2015, 11:54 AM

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JoannaD

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Originally Posted by Anne P

Anybody want to help me deicde whether to get one or not?

Not to be an enabler...*ahem* BUT I thought for sure I would buy my featherweight and it would collect dust. Turns out it has become my primary machine. It's quiet, stores and sets up quickly and sews a pretty stitch. I really have loved it. Oh, and it's just so cute!

09-05-2015, 01:51 PM

#14

caspharm

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Location: Nevada

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I've been bitten pretty well now, too. My DH just bought me a 301A today for our 35th anniversary. It is pretty complete with case.

I already have a 221, a 222, and a 99k.

09-05-2015, 05:43 PM

#15

HelenAnn

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Location: Central Minnesota

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Welcome Joanna.
Caspharm You almost have the grand slam of singers. (although I don't know what that would really be 221 222 and 301 in three colors?)

09-06-2015, 12:27 AM

#16

sewbeadit

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Originally Posted by Anne P

Welcome! I've not joined the train yet, but sure am tempted to get a Featherweight! I know I don't need it, but would really like to have one. I have two Berninas (one that's brand new) and a White treadle so am having problems justifying another machine. Anybody want to help me deicde whether to get one or not?

Oops, are we supposed to justify getting more machines?lol I just get them and then figure "it" out later, nothing like having a few sewing machines laying around.

09-06-2015, 12:08 PM

#17

Cari-in-Oly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HelenAnn

Welcome Joanna.
Caspharm You almost have the grand slam of singers. (although I don't know what that would really be 221 222 and 301 in three colors?)

Yep, a 201 and she would be set. Not being a Singer gal myself(I keep telling myself that) I have only a 222 to still find to complete my grand slam. Oh, and I thought I just "had to have" a FW because don't all good quilters have one? I find I rarely use it. While it is so cute and sews a great seam it's just too small for me to take it seriously. I use my 301s and 201-2 the most out of my Singers.

Cari