I've been bitten..
 

So, I apparently have bitten by the vintage sewing machine bug... I have fought it for a couple of years now (since I bought my featherweight and was gifted a Singer 66) but last weekend found a 301a and a Singer 99 for less than $50 for both and so I concede. I have read this forum quite a bit, but wanted to introduce myself because I will likely be asking a lot of questions! My new additions need some love.

Welcome aboard Joanna! Sounds like you got a great deal on your newest additions. If you like your featherweight and 66, you'll like your new machines as well.
Rodney

smart girl....read and educate and then fall. I've seen so many posts on facebook "look what I bought" and they are machines you can't get needles for etc. Those are treasures too, but not very friendly for beginners.

Welcome aboard the cast iron train!

Welcome!!!!!! You will enjoy your new pastime.

JoannaD, Welcome Aboard. I think you will enjoy the QB! Congratulations on your two new machines!

Jeanette

great start! welcome! I'm here sporadically- the 'bug' bit me again and hanging out here fuels it - made the mistake of joining a lot of facebook vintage sewing groups LOL! like being in a bakery and on a diet!

I also have a 301A and the 99K. Love both of them although I paid a lot more for mine. Hoping to find a good 306W when we go to Wisconsin this fall. Welcome to "The Land of Vintage".

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?

***
*** HI! Y'all from the upstate of South Carolina.
***

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

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!

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!

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.

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?)

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.:p

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