Originally Posted by jljack (Post 5121312)

OK, anyone wanna guess what this is? They say Singer, but I don't recall seeing that type decal on a Singer.

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9732111

For anyone looking for a 99 or a 15 clone, there are several on Shopgoodwill.com right now...

Originally Posted by vintagemotif (Post 5121213)

Nancy, I don't get my posts by email (digest) or have I made a "my subscriptions list". I just log on and read the titles of the threads in the different main categories and then select what I wish to read. Example, after clicking "For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiast", there is a long lists of threads. Most of these threads' theme are "see my new machine". I do love seeing all the new vintage machines that have been rescued!! There are some days that I look at all the new threads started and other days not. The only tiresome and sometimes frustrating part of reading the QB this way is the amount of the "I got a new machine" threads makes it difficult to find other threads, like Joe was looking for yesterday.

Maybe, the best thing is if there were more of the "Sticky" threads besides MUV's tutorial on cleaning a machine in the "For the Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiast". The list should included different attachments, photos of machines, quilts made with vintage machines, FW questions, Glenn's tutorial on cabinet restoration.
This way those that are new to vintage machines or those needing information from a particular thread but don't stop by the Vintage Machine category often enough can find the subtopic of interest on the first page. Hopefully this conveys what I was trying to say.

So, with all that dribble from me, I'll be off setting up subscriptions to threads.:)

Originally Posted by vintagemotif (Post 5121324)

Janice, that's a Two Spools! That looks like it is missing the spool"can".

Originally Posted by jljack (Post 5121336)

Oh MAN!!! How hard is it to find the can?

Originally Posted by jljack (Post 5121334)

Monica, I sent a request to a moderator to put those threads up with stickies, so maybe they will do it now. Thanks for the suggestion.

Originally Posted by BoJangles (Post 5121045)

Candace, I have had that machine for so long it is second nature for me - yes, the button tells you what you need to do!

Sharon or Candace do you need a manual? http://s2.vsmgroup.com/VSM/Pfaff/pfaffmanual.nsf
Nancy

Originally Posted by Candace (Post 5121104)

Yes, thanks, I downloaded one. I now need to order up some bobbins and maybe the snap on 1/4" foot you recommended to me. Then I should be good to go! Do you FMQ with yours? I was very surprised that it was so quiet and smooth. I do love my 301's for FMQ, but they are a bit noisy. The foot makes a bit of a clicking sound. Which can be a bit of a headache when there are a bunch of us sewing together.

Originally Posted by purplefiend (Post 5121358)

Candace,
I FMQ with mine, I have the original darning foot and I don't think it works as well as the snap on darning foot.
I also bought a modern ankle for it so I can use current feet, the ankle was expensive; but worth every penny.
Sharon W.

Originally Posted by jljack (Post 5121114)

Candace, 5???? Really??? LOL Maybe it's time to share??? LOL

Originally Posted by Candace (Post 5121362)

Yes, I have that ankle. I got it so I can get a snap on 1/4" foot. I want the one without the guide. I find the original FMQ foot works great. Is it possible you don't have the stitches stabilized enough? Or you need to play with the tension? I found I have to lower the top tension for all of the embroidery stitches. Which is also what I have to do with most other machines with embroidery stitches, like the 401 etc.