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vintagemotif 01-06-2011 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by petpainter
Oh no, I didn't mean I would get rid of the featherweight! Silly me worded that wrong! She's on my sewing :dresser" so I can just look at her every day and dust her! It's the one in the cabinet. I would keep all the featherweights I could find and even shelve them...not sure if I even have wall space left, but I'd work it out LOL!
Sally

To keep your 15-91 or not is the question. The answer is YES! Why, for FM quilting or straight-stitch quilting. The harp space is larger than most modern machines (which makes it wonderful to quilt large quilts), makes a beautiful straight-stitch, easy to service (don't need to take it to be serviced), and parts are easy to find at this moment in time. I had two 15-91s. Sold one to a lady who had her FW, but wanted a 15-91 for quilting just because of the harp space. It could be the next big rage after the FWs. So, the FW will be the machine to take to classes, and the 15-91 will be the at home machine. Stop dusting that FW and start using it- you will love the stitches.


Forgot to mention that it will sew through almost anything! Sews through leather and great for hemming jeans.

purplefiend 01-06-2011 10:21 AM

Sally,
Keep both machines! The featherweight is a great little machine and sews well too, its small & easy to store. I own
three featherweights and cycle through all of them, a favorite for quilt classes and quilting group. I love the sound of the FW, plus they are just darned cute!
The 15-91 will just about sew through rocks, I have the 15-90 and have hemmed blue jeans with her and it was so easy to sew. IMHO all the Singer machines of this vintage are great machines and sew well, easy to learn and to maintain; they just need a bit of oil here and there.
I treadle my 15-90, great machine. Its my favorite for machine quilting.
Sharon W.

purplefiend 01-06-2011 10:30 AM

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Cindy Lou Who 01-06-2011 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by whenpigsfly

Originally Posted by Cindy Lou Who
BUT.... first we need to convince Miz Johnny to extend a lovely invitiation to us who are within easy driving distance. We could meet for brunch so she could get to know her new playmates from the shop before inviting us to play at her house.
Miz Johnny are you listening to this subliminal message?


Subliminal???????!!!!!!!!!!!!

Put down that 2x4!

So sorry, my attempt at some humor was very poorly done.
2x4 is on the ground - my apologies.

fabric whisperer 01-06-2011 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by Cindy Lou Who

Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
Put down that 2x4!

So sorry, my attempt at some humor was very poorly done.
2x4 is on the ground - my apologies.

Uh, is that a sledgehammer peeking outta your back pocket there? :shock: :mrgreen:

Cindy Lou Who 01-06-2011 11:59 AM

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Pins n' Ndls 01-06-2011 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
what info is there for the Minnesota machines? Not sure of model or anything, considering going to look at this tomorrow or Saturday... She also has a White maching/cabinet, and a Singer table (no drawers)
These would need some serious TLC to fixup, not sure if they are worth it? I've never heard of Minnesota, she just mentioned she had one... all 3 are treadles...

If I am not mistaken, the Minnesota is now known as "Kenmore".

whenpigsfly 01-06-2011 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by Cindy Lou Who
So sorry, my attempt at some humor was very poorly done.
.


Guess mine was, too! Just jokin'!!!

whenpigsfly 01-06-2011 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by Pins n' Ndls

Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
what info is there for the Minnesota machines? ...

If I am not mistaken, the Minnesota is now known as "Kenmore".


Earlier I posted a link that has interesting info about the Minnesota:
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/li...sewing-machine

BoJangles 01-06-2011 02:14 PM

Ok Trish, Vintagemotif, and Miz Johnny I GOT MY DAVIS VERTICAL FEED TO SEW!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEE!

And guess what, it is great for FMQ'ing because it does not have feed dogs you can just sew in circles and everywhich way!

Nancy


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