I was gifted a Singer 301
 

I was given this singer 301 yesterday. Today I dropped it off at my sewing machine man. 4 hours later it was up and running. It had a bent shaft he straightened, he cleaned and oiled it, rebuilt the tension and she runs like a dream♥ There is just something about the old Singers.....can't beat them! I named her Cat. The friend that gave her to me is called Cat[ATTACH=CONFIG]401792[/ATTACH].

It is quite beautiful! I know you will enjoy it so much!

nice machine. enjoy it. just love these old machines. nice friend too to give it to you... :)

You are going to have wonderful days of quilting with Cat! I'm still wishing for one.......

Oh, lucky you, she is a beauty. Don't know where I'd put it, but I might put it on my bucket list.

She is the cat's meow! Congratulations!

A little oil polish and it will be a pageant winner.

Wow what a great gift! She is a beauty! I have one and I use her all the time. They are dandy machines, enjoy!

This one has been on my bucket list for a long time--an elusive dream.Enjoy your new furless Cat

Oh boy! You hit the jackpot! I would love a long-bed black 301. These are amazing! My new 301 is quickly becoming one of my favorite machines. Your friend Cat is a sweetie!

Your longbed black 301 is one of the most coveted machines for collectors. The finish on yours looks very good, too. You have a wonderful friend! I love my 301's--that's right, I have more than one. I learned to sew on my Mom's 301, and she bought me one to take to college. Then, I came across more of them at garage sales, etc, so now, I have five!!! You will love it.

I love my 301(s). Yes, I have more than one, also. You will love sewing on Cat. I just wonder..knowing how these machines are built..How in the world did the shaft get bent?

You are so right about those old machines. I have two 301's, black and mocha, and I love them both. Of course, I also have two-15-91, two-201, two-99K, Spartan, 66 Redeye Treadle, a 66 Redeye treadle that I converted into a hand crank and 3 older singers with shuttle type bobbins. I keep 3 of them set up at all times for doing different quilting functions. I am just in heaven while I am quilting.

Congrats, the are wonderful machines. I love mine!!!!

Great friend you have and what a great gift you rec'd. You will love your Cat. Enjoy.

I just inherited a Singer 15-91 (old machine), don't know if it willl do free motion or not, does anyone know about this machne?

Does your 15-91 do free motion quilting?

What a sweet friend to give this beauty to you! :)

Wonderful friend you have to give you such a beautiful gift! I love it and her name!!

You will love sewing on her. I have a mocha coloured one and it's my absolute favourite machine. I really like the look of the black ones. Lucky you.

What a great friend! And I am envious of your sewing repair person. The one that took in my poor 221 kept her 6 1/2 weeks and then only replaced the bulb and belt, never checked the oil or insides or anything else he promised to do. That's when I started to work on my Singers myself. A bent shaft, however, is something I could never handle.

Awww! She is beautiful. Singer 301 is one of my all time favorites. Enjoy!

Congratulations and happy sewing!

Oooooohh! and she is a long bed too! Congrats and enjoy!

After reading all the above, I think we are in agreement, You are very blessed with friends and a beautiful,wonderful machine!

I have one just like it - great machine!

Beautiful!!! I am soooooo jealous!!

Beautiful, weren't you the lucky one!!!!

What a great friend - and a beautiful machine - I want one!!!

Nice machine , congrats on your gift

What a wonderful gift and a dear friend. Lucky you!!

Someone likes you very much!

Congratulations! What a sense of satisfaction you must have in getting the 301 in good repair. Happy quilting on it!

I agree nothing sews like an old singer. I love my 301. Congraduation

Beautiful...you are lucky.