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11-07-2014, 01:14 PM

#21

KenmoreRulesAll

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Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly

The Wish Book! I have many memories of my brothers and I going through the catalog circling what we wanted for Christmas.
My dad worked for Sears for over 30 years and saw the downfall of a once great company. By the time he retired a couple years after KMart bought Sears, his retirement was 1/3 of what it should have been. He figured he better get out before there was nothing left.

Cari

That's a bit of a sad story and unfortunately, your dad seems to have made the correct decision. Sears was indeed a great company and sold great products -- some of their best items were made for Sears (Kenmore, Craftsman). And their catalogs were an iconic part of Americana for many decades.

*heaves big sigh*

11-07-2014, 01:52 PM

#22

purplefiend

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I sold one of my FWs yesterday.

Its bittersweet, but it will be used more by my friend.
Sharon in Texas

11-07-2014, 01:55 PM

#23

SteveH

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for those who are seeking a Pink Kenmore... Cool price!
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/a...750121077.html

11-07-2014, 03:18 PM

#24

manicmike

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Originally Posted by KenmoreRulesAll

If you find another and you need parts, let us know. I can mail them to you, no problem.

Will do, and thanks for the offer. Not sure how many are here but that was the only one I've seen in years of looking.

11-09-2014, 09:28 AM

#25

mjhaess

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They are wonderful machines...I have three of them..

11-09-2014, 09:36 AM

#26

costumegirl

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It is so much fun getting a machine that you have been searching for and just playing with it after you get it all cleaned up!

11-09-2014, 09:01 PM

#27

Champanier

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mjhaess

They are wonderful machines...I have three of them..

That's great! Are they all different models? Do you know whether the monogrammer will work with the 158-1786081? I know I need super high shank/high bar accessories, but I don't know how the monogrammer functions.