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Weedwoman 10-10-2011 03:10 PM


Originally Posted by Charlee
I don't think it looks all that bad...I actually kind of like it...HOWEVER!! When I can get a real FW for less than $300, I'll be darned if I'd spend $500 on that thing!

Amen, Sister

purplefiend 10-10-2011 03:12 PM


Originally Posted by jljack

Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay kids here is a link go have fun........ Oh and you can get a glimpse of the 160th Anniversary Singer and yes I will have one as soon as I can get my paws on it!!!!

http://www.mysingerstory.com

Billy

I can't figure out how to see the pic of the 160th anniversary machine!! :-(

me either! (edit) I found it. UGH!

purplefiend 10-10-2011 03:14 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

Originally Posted by jljack

Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay kids here is a link go have fun........ Oh and you can get a glimpse of the 160th Anniversary Singer and yes I will have one as soon as I can get my paws on it!!!!

http://www.mysingerstory.com

Billy

I can't figure out how to see the pic of the 160th anniversary machine!! :-(

Found a picture here:
http://sewcosewingandpatchwork.com/2...2011/img_0218/

That thing is mega-ugly!!! Its also a plastic wonder. :roll: :roll:
I think I'll just stay with my antique/vintage Singers.
Sharon W. in Texas

Suzi 10-10-2011 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by jljack

Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

Originally Posted by jljack

Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay kids here is a link go have fun........ Oh and you can get a glimpse of the 160th Anniversary Singer and yes I will have one as soon as I can get my paws on it!!!!

http://www.mysingerstory.com

Billy

I can't figure out how to see the pic of the 160th anniversary machine!! :-(

Found a picture here:
http://sewcosewingandpatchwork.com/2...2011/img_0218/

OK...I'm really not much impressed with the looks!! I'm kinda disappointed. Didn't they go out and ask the vintage lovers for advice? :shock:

That is very UNattractive and a total loss for quilters since that harp area is so tiny. What were they thinking? No thank you - I would have absolutely no use for one of those!

valleyquiltermo 10-10-2011 03:26 PM

Noway, don't like it at all, to bad they didn't think this through.

melinda1962 10-10-2011 03:52 PM

Well, I am not afraid to be in the minority. I like the anniversary machine. Hopefully the price will get better, if enough people don't like it. I know I can buy a lot of vintage machines for $500, so it will have to come way down for me to think about it, but I do think I like it.

miriam 10-10-2011 03:54 PM

"These are working sewing machines with 24 stitches and a one step button hole. Specs will be published next week."

Sew, what does that fancy smancy plastic machine do that my Singer 401 doesn't do? I have a button hole maker for mine - works beautifully.

Lostn51 10-10-2011 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by Suzi
That is very UNattractive and a total loss for quilters since that harp area is so tiny. What were they thinking? No thank you - I would have absolutely no use for one of those!


Okay I can see now that you all can not see what I am seeing with the machine and I hope that when it is out on the floor for everyone to play with that they will be able to catch the subtle things that make this quite the nice machine. Take some time and really study it and you will know why I want to buy a couple........... And yes this machine will be sought after like the Centennial in a few years.

Billy

purplefiend 10-10-2011 04:09 PM


Originally Posted by Lostn51

Okay I can see now that you all can not see what I am seeing with the machine and I hope that when it is out on the floor for everyone to play with that they will be able to catch the subtle things that make this quite the nice machine. Take some time and really study it and you will know why I want to buy a couple........... And yes this machine will be sought after like the Centennial in a few years.

Billy

Billy ,
Please tell me what you see in this machine? The current crop of Singers aren't living up to what the Singer name used to mean.
QUALITY! Reliability and long lasting

melinda1962 10-10-2011 04:13 PM


Originally Posted by Lostn51

Originally Posted by Suzi
That is very UNattractive and a total loss for quilters since that harp area is so tiny. What were they thinking? No thank you - I would have absolutely no use for one of those!


Okay I can see now that you all can not see what I am seeing with the machine and I hope that when it is out on the floor for everyone to play with that they will be able to catch the subtle things that make this quite the nice machine. Take some time and really study it and you will know why I want to buy a couple........... And yes this machine will be sought after like the Centennial in a few years.

Billy

I think so too. I wish my transmission had not picked now to get a $2000+ repair bill. I can only hope for a better price. I think it has an edge to it and a touch of retro as well. I can't wait to see one in person.


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