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10-19-2011, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Sede_Mae
So am I correct to assume that if it says "low shank for 221 Featherweight" ... I would be safe ? thank you very much :-)
In most cases tho, any vintage low shank attachments will work.
10-19-2011, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
We have all enjoyed seeing Glenn's beautiful restored machines. I'm here to show off one of mine tonight. She started off being called a "boat anchor" because the man that had her thought that was all she was worth. I wanted to see what I could do with her. When researching her manufacturing date, I was told she is actually a rare White Rotary machine, made September 10, 1903. When White began to make their Rotary, the serial number was completely numbers. The slide plate was a rectangle. These were made for only 8 years. They have a different bobbin case that is quite rare and an extremely rare wooden hand hole cover. As luck would have it, my machine has her bobbin cover and the only piece of her cabinet that I have is the wooden hand hole cover. The later White rotary machines were called White Family Rotary, and their serial numbers all start with the letters FR. They have a different slide plate that is called a tee shirt shaped plate.
When I found out what a treasure she was, I decided to just leave her damaged decals and restore to as good a natural state as I could. Now I am looking for a White cabinet where she can hopefully sew again. She can't be beautiful, but she can sure shine.
Texas Jan
When I found out what a treasure she was, I decided to just leave her damaged decals and restore to as good a natural state as I could. Now I am looking for a White cabinet where she can hopefully sew again. She can't be beautiful, but she can sure shine.
Texas Jan
Glenn
10-19-2011, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
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Thanks Glenn. She has a good history to learn from.
Texas Jan
10-19-2011, 06:55 PM
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I've recently purchased a lovely 15-91 at an auction. It's all there except for the button on the foot controller. Just that button you step on is missing! I hate to buy a whole new foot control just for that, especially when the rest of it and the wiring is really good. What are my chances of finding the button I could put on my foot?
10-19-2011, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
We have all enjoyed seeing Glenn's beautiful restored machines. I'm here to show off one of mine tonight. She started off being called a "boat anchor" because the man that had her thought that was all she was worth. I wanted to see what I could do with her. When researching her manufacturing date, I was told she is actually a rare White Rotary machine, made September 10, 1903. When White began to make their Rotary, the serial number was completely numbers. The slide plate was a rectangle. These were made for only 8 years. They have a different bobbin case that is quite rare and an extremely rare wooden hand hole cover. As luck would have it, my machine has her bobbin cover and the only piece of her cabinet that I have is the wooden hand hole cover. The later White rotary machines were called White Family Rotary, and their serial numbers all start with the letters FR. They have a different slide plate that is called a tee shirt shaped plate.
When I found out what a treasure she was, I decided to just leave her damaged decals and restore to as good a natural state as I could. Now I am looking for a White cabinet where she can hopefully sew again. She can't be beautiful, but she can sure shine.
Texas Jan
When I found out what a treasure she was, I decided to just leave her damaged decals and restore to as good a natural state as I could. Now I am looking for a White cabinet where she can hopefully sew again. She can't be beautiful, but she can sure shine.
Texas Jan
10-19-2011, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kas
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
Look at this featherweight cabinet I found on e-bay. I have never seen anything like it before I love it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-ORIGINA...item1c1ffb3c7a :) :) :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-ORIGINA...item1c1ffb3c7a :) :) :)
There is a flier up in the Quilt Barn in Puyallup, WA for one of these tables with the 221 in it for $999 or best offer. It has been there for months.
Really? I'll have to go to the Quilt Barn and check it out. I just fell in love with it. Thanks for the info.
:)
10-19-2011, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by Candace
Look at this cool, retro looking table. Not something I'd feel was sturdy enough for every day, but for travel etc....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fold...b#ht_922wt_908
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fold...b#ht_922wt_908
Nancy
10-19-2011, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
I want to show you guys another of my new ladies. Her name is Little TX Jan.
Glenn
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10-19-2011, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
We have all enjoyed seeing Glenn's beautiful restored machines. I'm here to show off one of mine tonight. She started off being called a "boat anchor" because the man that had her thought that was all she was worth. I wanted to see what I could do with her. When researching her manufacturing date, I was told she is actually a rare White Rotary machine, made September 10, 1903. When White began to make their Rotary, the serial number was completely numbers. The slide plate was a rectangle. These were made for only 8 years. They have a different bobbin case that is quite rare and an extremely rare wooden hand hole cover. As luck would have it, my machine has her bobbin cover and the only piece of her cabinet that I have is the wooden hand hole cover. The later White rotary machines were called White Family Rotary, and their serial numbers all start with the letters FR. They have a different slide plate that is called a tee shirt shaped plate.
When I found out what a treasure she was, I decided to just leave her damaged decals and restore to as good a natural state as I could. Now I am looking for a White cabinet where she can hopefully sew again. She can't be beautiful, but she can sure shine.
Texas Jan
When I found out what a treasure she was, I decided to just leave her damaged decals and restore to as good a natural state as I could. Now I am looking for a White cabinet where she can hopefully sew again. She can't be beautiful, but she can sure shine.
Texas Jan
Glenn
10-20-2011, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
. . .I decided to just leave her damaged decals and restore to as good a natural state as I could.
She can't be beautiful, but she can sure shine.
Texas Jan
She can't be beautiful, but she can sure shine.
Texas Jan
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