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look what I dug up!
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many years ago I lived in MI and went to auctions almost daily! Now mind you that was in the mid 90's and I have moved 4 times since then. BUT, I knew I had some tubes of the old Boye needles and just felt in my heart that I never got rid of them. So without a thought, I set out going through stuff in my craft closet and look what I found!
Some of the #'s are faded of the tops, but I am hoping to find a Boye needle chart that might help me identify their sizes and then learn which vintage machine they go to! [ATTACH=CONFIG]349727[/ATTACH] the vintage needle packs are mainly Pfaff and the jars hold machine parts like screws, spool pins, etc. I knew if I kept it long enough I would need it!! |
gorgeous!!
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Originally Posted by pinkberrykay
(Post 5372658)
gorgeous!!
I know..gives me chills when I see them! |
Great find!!
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Wow! what a treasure!
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What a gold mine! Aren't you glad you didn't get rid of them? That is why my house has so much clutter, I know I will find a use for something right after I pitch it.
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Jacquie,
If you have any Boye 2 1/2's and you're not going to use them, perhaps you might be persuaded to sell me some?????? I have an ancient Kenmore 120-49 that takes either the Kenmore #49 or Boye 2 1/2 needles. I have found zero of either to date. Nice stash by the way. Reminds me of some of my stuff. :) Joe |
Hooray! Maybe you'll need to find a machine or 2 to fit the needles?
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Oh my - I see a #2 Boye needle container there that would fit my Household treadle machine if you don't have a need for them! Let us know if you decide to sell any of them . . .
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That is why I save so many things, u never know when I might 'need' them again, especially if they are sewing related.
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If you've got 14s and/or 21s (& you want to sell them), I'd be interested!
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Wow!!! That is way too cool...
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what a find aren't you glad you saved them. but looking for them when you know you gottem. is another story. :thumbup:
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What a find...and in your own room. LOL! Those are awesome.
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
(Post 5372650)
many years ago I lived in MI and went to auctions almost daily! Now mind you that was in the mid 90's and I have moved 4 times since then. BUT, I knew I had some tubes of the old Boye needles and just felt in my heart that I never got rid of them. So without a thought, I set out going through stuff in my craft closet and look what I found!
Some of the #'s are faded of the tops, but I am hoping to find a Boye needle chart that might help me identify their sizes and then learn which vintage machine they go to! [ATTACH=CONFIG]349727[/ATTACH] the vintage needle packs are mainly Pfaff and the jars hold machine parts like screws, spool pins, etc. I knew if I kept it long enough I would need it!! |
Wow, what a haul. I am so glad there is someone else who can do an archeological dig in the closet and find treasure.
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Neat finds! :)
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Wow, it's like Christmas, huh?!
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Almost like Christmas when you find things you forgot you had.
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Wow! What a find! You scored big time!
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I'll bet it was just as much fun discovering them the second time as it was the first time!
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That is some find!!! Keep looking around your house~~you might get another surprise.:)
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ebay has some 2 1/2 boye needles for sale listing number 360403747144 good luck:thumbup:
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needle chart
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Great find, now all those machines that go with the needles will be showing up at your door.
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Neat, I stupidly sent many pieces of my sewing collection to auction :eek:
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
(Post 5374878)
Wow, what a haul. I am so glad there is someone else who can do an archeological dig in the closet and find treasure.
heheheh....archeological dig...that is exactly what it has been in there too...OY....and I have the whole top shelf to go yet...I mean....wow...I don't do scouts, or church groups any more, so why do I still have wiggley eyes, chenille stems, you name it....some one on FREECYCLE is about to be happy! |
Originally Posted by quilt addict
(Post 5378242)
Great find, now all those machines that go with the needles will be showing up at your door.
I do need to find out what needles MY machines need..hehehe |
Originally Posted by qltinglady
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I remember my Mom had some of those wooden needle holders many years ago. Good for you to have saved them.
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Originally Posted by tartan
(Post 5372773)
what a gold mine! Aren't you glad you didn't get rid of them? That is why my house has so much clutter, i know i will find a use for something right after i pitch it.
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I have those 21/2 Boye needles I think. Are those the small ones? I ordered them by mistake and can't use them. Email me if your interested.
Claudia |
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