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    Old 11-06-2011, 03:08 PM
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    Default My dear husband brought me home a present !!!

    He is such a sweetie sometimes. We were talking the other day about how many sewing machines I have and that the only one I was really looking for was the elusive pink Atlas. So guess what he found on Craigslist ? He works nights, so he called this morning and went and picked her up. She was quite dirty and I have not got her to sew yet, but she runs and the light works and she is so cute. But wow is she ever heavy. Definitely not a machine to lug around.
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    Old 11-06-2011, 03:25 PM
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    Very pretty machine! Looks like the bobbin wheel is pink too.
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    Old 11-06-2011, 03:31 PM
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    Yep, lots of pink on this baby. The rubber part or whatever it is of the bobbin winder needs to be replaced. It is all yucky and crumbly. The tension needs work. the back plate does not seem to respond to the dial. Not sure if that is something I can fix. I also want my husband to rewire it. The owner did that already, but not sure I trust it.
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    Old 11-06-2011, 04:08 PM
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    Pretty in pink. She's adorable. I wish you many happy years with her.
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    Old 11-06-2011, 04:42 PM
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    Red face Your husband is a keeper!!!

    You will LOVE it!! I bought a pink Atlas from Billy (Lostn51) and it sews so nicely!! My young kids were fighting over which one of them was going to get it when I died
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    Old 11-06-2011, 05:14 PM
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    There is just something about a pink sewing machine, they make you smile!
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    Old 11-06-2011, 05:26 PM
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    Now that's a pretty baby.
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    Old 11-06-2011, 06:42 PM
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    Did you want her to match your curtains? Just kidding! She is so pretty in pink.
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    Old 11-06-2011, 06:44 PM
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    Beautiful baby, glad you have her, now to get her working so we can see your projects. Congratulations
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    Old 11-06-2011, 06:47 PM
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    Your husband sounds like a real sweetheart..congrats on having both him and the machine
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