Thanks, Charlee - enclosing a picture (she's not cleaned yet but I never wait - I sew as soon as I can) Her serial is #1330531 and they dated her to June 7 - 1901. I just spent a bit of time looking on the net and can't find what I "think" she requires (20x1) -- where can I locate them (or is there an alternate size that can be used?). I sure appreciate your help ..............

Hoo boy! Made a date to see a White in a Mission cabinet tomorrow. Y'all are such a bad influence--I keep seeing this cabinet and so want one. :) Now I have to figure out if I can get it in my car.

Then of course I see this: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/2636341193.html

I really hope someone has a good home for it, because I'd have to call on it too just so it wouldn't feel neglected. Then my family really would think I'd lost it.

Offer them $25 and if they don't accept you are absolved...

Bennett-What part of N Texas are you in?? I thought about going to see both of those, but then decided not to. I'm in Granbury.

Texas Jan

I'm in Wichita Falls, but my sis and BIL live around the Farmers Branch area, so I like to look around DFW in case I find something really neat. I can usually make a quick trip on the weekends if it's worth it and visit them too. Just not much around here that I've seen so far.

2 spools? I have a 1917 Western Electric portable in a bentwood case, but it has a round bobbin. Western Electric machines were made by National, and only for 2 years 1917 and 1918. Then Graybar took the machines from National.

That's pretty!! :) I got some on ebay...and I'm trying to remember where I've seen a more modern substituted size, but you'll have to bear with me, it's been a long day! :lol:
I think too, Glenn said that you could use a 15x1, and just not put it as far into the clamp as you normally would?

I love ISMACS!! :) They have the Singer serial numbers up!!

http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...-database.html

Yes the National Two Spools was badged for Western Electric.

If it has a "can" in the bobbin area that holds a spool then it is a Two Spools machine.

I have seen them sell as high as $650 on ebay, last year.

Keep it!!!! It's a great machine for piecing.

I am going to try and to make the ISMACS get together after talking to my wife tonite. She really wants to meet as many folks on here as she can and I want to say thank you to everyone that has supported me during this hard time. And I think Lisa (Quiltaddict) will be there and if that is so we are going to do some serious dumpster diving!!!

Billy