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05-31-2011, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Honchey
Hi Sharon , I still fill in when needed at Viking and I'm a happy camper..I'm going back to work for a couple of weeks. I gave up my hours so that another could keep her health insurance. The manager is going on a 2 week vacation and I'm just tickled!!! Anne
I'm glad that's you're having a great time. I've been using my Sapphire 875 more lately, until dd gets the foster kitten a new home. I'm allergic to him and dd's room is right next to the treadle room, so no treadling for a while.
Sharon W.
05-31-2011, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Geeze Sharon, even though the money raises your tax bracket it would seem to me you are still coming out ahead when you are bringing more money in? Anyway, I would love to see that collection of Pfaff treadles! I know they are out there, but it is not common to see the Pfaff treadles. I have never seen one in person, but if I ever find one locally - and I won't have to loose my ranch to buy it - I would buy that one for sure!
Nancy
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Gotta make Papa happy, got tired of him complaining about the taxes. The Pfaff treadles are kinda neat looking. One day I'll be able to convince the old man that I want to test drive one and possibly buy one from him.
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05-31-2011, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by tomilu
Originally Posted by Glenn
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05-31-2011, 03:05 PM
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I am so excited I finally got my Red Eye. Miss Carol was born Jan9, 1923. The top of the cabinet is completely gone. The rest is in good condition. Kathie S.
05-31-2011, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I am so excited I finally got my Red Eye. Miss Carol was born Jan9, 1923. The top of the cabinet is completely gone. The rest is in good condition. Kathie S.
05-31-2011, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by annesthreads
I've posted a couple of questions about the Singer 201, and someone suggested that I should be asking here. So in case you haven't seen my other threads:
Any dates/model that are particularly good/ to be avoided? I've worked out that many of those available in the UK are the 201-3, with a drive belt rather than a potted motor (had never heard that term till yesterday - am learning fast!) . What about the 1960s brown one - is that as good as the older ones?
I want a machine that I can use for free motion quilting, as my expensive modern one is *!*! at it. Have people used the 201 for FMQ? I understand that a disadvantage is that the bobbins are small, but the 301 was apparently not sold in Europe, so I don't have that alternative, and there don't seem to be as many 15s around.
The drive belt on the one I'm looking at doesn't look great. Is replacing it a straightforward job?
Many thanks!
Any dates/model that are particularly good/ to be avoided? I've worked out that many of those available in the UK are the 201-3, with a drive belt rather than a potted motor (had never heard that term till yesterday - am learning fast!) . What about the 1960s brown one - is that as good as the older ones?
I want a machine that I can use for free motion quilting, as my expensive modern one is *!*! at it. Have people used the 201 for FMQ? I understand that a disadvantage is that the bobbins are small, but the 301 was apparently not sold in Europe, so I don't have that alternative, and there don't seem to be as many 15s around.
The drive belt on the one I'm looking at doesn't look great. Is replacing it a straightforward job?
Many thanks!
I have a 201-4 (1936)that was a hand crank, its treadled now and its one of my favorite machines. It machine quilts with the walking foot, but it doesn't do well for free motion quilting though. The 15-90(1949) had a motorectomy, treadles beautifully; it free motion quilts beautifully! I've done several baby quilts with it. Replacing the belt on the 15 isn't hard at all. You have to remove the hand wheel to do it.
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05-31-2011, 03:12 PM
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Here's a WHITE Singer 15!!! Ever seen one? They say made in 1938. I didn't check the Singer serial number site to verify, but it's only $20!!! 2 hours left on the auction!
http://cgi.ebay.com/1938-SINGER-SEWI...item415a3ddf3e
http://cgi.ebay.com/1938-SINGER-SEWI...item415a3ddf3e
05-31-2011, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by tomilu
Originally Posted by Glenn
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05-31-2011, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I am so excited I finally got my Red Eye. Miss Carol was born Jan9, 1923. The top of the cabinet is completely gone. The rest is in good condition. Kathie S.
05-31-2011, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by irishrose
Any interested in refurbishing a black 301A? Three hours left on this one. I'd tell the seller to pitch the case and pack the machine carefully. My 301 shipped very well. The black one even has a buttonholer. Currently $31 with shipping at $15.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Singer-S...item1e63e1249e
Okay, time to get off ebay. I just found a good looking 201 for $168 with no shipping. I'm out of here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Singer-S...item1e63e1249e
Okay, time to get off ebay. I just found a good looking 201 for $168 with no shipping. I'm out of here.
Are you trying to enable all of us?????? :lol:
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