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Originally Posted by incoming2me
Originally Posted by Nanamoms
I found this on our local Craig's List. Asking $175. Haven't talked to them yet re: details so wanted to see if anyone can tell brand/model by the photos?
Thanks for any info you can give me. I have decisions to make on a couple of others by tomorrow nite. (sigh)
http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2390482085.html
Thanks for any info you can give me. I have decisions to make on a couple of others by tomorrow nite. (sigh)
http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2390482085.html
However.. I saw these at great prices:
http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2333381913.html
http://jackson.craigslist.org/art/2368312947.html
I'd love either of those!
(P.S. I grew up in Jackson!)
Originally Posted by incoming2me
Originally Posted by Nanamoms
I found this on our local Craig's List. Asking $175. Haven't talked to them yet re: details so wanted to see if anyone can tell brand/model by the photos?
Thanks for any info you can give me. I have decisions to make on a couple of others by tomorrow nite. (sigh)
http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2390482085.html
Thanks for any info you can give me. I have decisions to make on a couple of others by tomorrow nite. (sigh)
http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2390482085.html
However.. I saw these at great prices:
http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2333381913.html
http://jackson.craigslist.org/art/2368312947.html
I'd love either of those!
(P.S. I grew up in Jackson!)
However, I like all 3 of them! If I lived in Jackson, I'd take them for a test run and then see if the owners would negotiate :)
Happy hunting!
Judy
Originally Posted by Glenn
No Nancy we have a 26 foot tow behind with all the good stuff. Flat screen TV, airconditioning, full kitchen and bath. We camped all over Europe in a tent but we will never do that again. Glenn
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Originally Posted by pegstar
Hi,
I have a featherweight and just purchased a black 301 in
excellent condition....but I have a question...read that all the
little oiling holes should have wicks in them....one or 2 of mine
don't....it that OK or are they a necessity? If so where would
I get them?
Thanks,
Peg
I have a featherweight and just purchased a black 301 in
excellent condition....but I have a question...read that all the
little oiling holes should have wicks in them....one or 2 of mine
don't....it that OK or are they a necessity? If so where would
I get them?
Thanks,
Peg
Congratulations on the 301!!
Billy
Originally Posted by HanNatNana
PQ1500S is a 1500 stitches per minute, straight stitch (only) machine with pin feed, 9" harp and best of all for quilters, drop feed. It's commonly used on a quilting frame although I use mine on a sewing table at times when I feel the need for speed!!! I bought mine secondhand on eBay (with reservations) but would never part with it...what a fantastic machine!
They are being stretched by Rick of WOW Quilts, just googled and found is website along with a message about stretching Singer 201's.... <http://www.wowquilts.com/aboutus.htm> I got a quote from him to stretch mine but shipping to/from Australia was way too much...oh well!!! LOL
Here's a couple of photos, look along the top cover for an insert which is about the only visible evidence the machine is anything other than stock standard.
Billy and Glenn, would be interested to hear your thoughts too? I think (given the correct tools and workshop) this could be done easily, problem is I don't have this access these days. Oh well dreaming is free!!
Bronwyn
:mrgreen:
They are being stretched by Rick of WOW Quilts, just googled and found is website along with a message about stretching Singer 201's.... <http://www.wowquilts.com/aboutus.htm> I got a quote from him to stretch mine but shipping to/from Australia was way too much...oh well!!! LOL
Here's a couple of photos, look along the top cover for an insert which is about the only visible evidence the machine is anything other than stock standard.
Billy and Glenn, would be interested to hear your thoughts too? I think (given the correct tools and workshop) this could be done easily, problem is I don't have this access these days. Oh well dreaming is free!!
Bronwyn
:mrgreen:
What do you mean you put your machine on a sewing table when you want speed? I would think having it on the frame would be the fastest way to quilt?
Nancy
Originally Posted by shnnn
Thank you Nancy - I did do the piecing, and I am slowly quiliting it.
Both my 15-91 and my Necchi are much smaller than the opening in this cabinet, and only have one hole for the hinge pins?
Both my 15-91 and my Necchi are much smaller than the opening in this cabinet, and only have one hole for the hinge pins?
Nancy
[quote=Charlee]
I agree with the rest, you might be surprised who takes the machines for the sentimental, historical, and because they are beautiful pieces to have around. I am leaving my granddaughters all a featherweight. I know 4 of them will keep the machines because they were my machines, the other one will probably sell it for the money -- but, that is ok -- atleast grandma gave her something. My daughter does not sew, but she will keep my Mother's beloved Pfaff 130 and my first Pfaff 1222e. All the kids want a treadle, just because they think they are so neat -- they don't sew either. You just might be surprised who wants the machines.
Nancy
Originally Posted by RUSewing
Help needed with a dilemma. DH and I are planning our Will. Sadly none of my children or DILs sew or appreciate vintage machines, what would you with them? (My sewing stash will go to a children's charity.)
Nancy
Originally Posted by Deara
Here is our latest machine.
We acquired the machine (hubby traded one of his swords for it) one weekend and the table (he traded an antique pistol) the following weekend at two different locations, both were at outdoor antique fairs.
I was looking for cams for my 500A Rocketeer at the first antique fair. I found nearly all the ones I needed and a professional buttonholer for the Rocketeer.
Hubby spied the 301. It needed a few parts but hubby didn't have much into the sword so we got a good deal.
We have replaced the needle plate, the bottom cover with the felt pad & screw, a complete hook assembly and a bobbin case.
The last part came today and then I attempted to put the hook assembly in and I knew it had to go in a certain way. Oh, I had to replace a gib screw for the gib which is part of the hook assembly. The man I purchased the gib screw from deals with Featherweights and 301s. I just called him and asked him if he would talk me through putting the hook assembly in. First time the needle hit, so I knew I hadn't seated the assembly correctly on the shaft. The second time, it went on like it was suppose to. I must admit I did say a prayer the second time before putting it back on.
I haven't named her yet. All I know is that this machine was the dirtiest machine I have ever cleaned. Must have belonged to a smoker, but once the tar and nicotine was off she shined up nice.
For now she sits in our living room ready to sew, near the Rocketeer and some of the other machines we have. It's getting crowded in here and we just rearranged the living room to accomodate the Rocketeer. lol
We acquired the machine (hubby traded one of his swords for it) one weekend and the table (he traded an antique pistol) the following weekend at two different locations, both were at outdoor antique fairs.
I was looking for cams for my 500A Rocketeer at the first antique fair. I found nearly all the ones I needed and a professional buttonholer for the Rocketeer.
Hubby spied the 301. It needed a few parts but hubby didn't have much into the sword so we got a good deal.
We have replaced the needle plate, the bottom cover with the felt pad & screw, a complete hook assembly and a bobbin case.
The last part came today and then I attempted to put the hook assembly in and I knew it had to go in a certain way. Oh, I had to replace a gib screw for the gib which is part of the hook assembly. The man I purchased the gib screw from deals with Featherweights and 301s. I just called him and asked him if he would talk me through putting the hook assembly in. First time the needle hit, so I knew I hadn't seated the assembly correctly on the shaft. The second time, it went on like it was suppose to. I must admit I did say a prayer the second time before putting it back on.
I haven't named her yet. All I know is that this machine was the dirtiest machine I have ever cleaned. Must have belonged to a smoker, but once the tar and nicotine was off she shined up nice.
For now she sits in our living room ready to sew, near the Rocketeer and some of the other machines we have. It's getting crowded in here and we just rearranged the living room to accomodate the Rocketeer. lol
Nancy
Originally Posted by Glenn
No Nancy we have a 26 foot tow behind with all the good stuff. Flat screen TV, airconditioning, full kitchen and bath. We camped all over Europe in a tent but we will never do that again. Glenn
Geeze, two of you guys so far have said you have a blackside with all the black parts still intack! That is so cool!
Nancy
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
I am looking at a Montgomery Ward Sewing Machine Model 30 to purchase for my grandkids. It looks like a work horse and indestructible. Anyone have one?
Nancy
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