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03-01-2012, 06:18 PM

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vintagemotif

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Originally Posted by Charlee

For the shape it's in, $50 is very generous!!

I agree. My tops for that machine would be $5.

03-01-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by miriam

MIL passed away last night about midnight

Miriam,
I'm sorry that your MIL passed away. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Sharon W.

03-01-2012, 10:44 PM

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Nancy/Bojangles,
The cups under the machine are for oil cans, there's several Pfaff treadles at the local Pfaff dealer. I've been drooling over them for several years now. I might just have to see if he won't sell one of them to me.
Sharon W.

03-02-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlee

Chrysantheme is the German chrysanthemum... "Chrys" for short?

It seems the top 10 German names for boys and girls are:
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[TD]1. Lucas / Lukas
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[TD]1. Anna
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[TD]2. Leon
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[TD]2. Leoni / Leonie
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[TD]3. Luca / Luka
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[TD]3. Lea / Leah
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[TD]4. Tim / Timm
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[TD]4. Lena
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[TD]5. Paul
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[TD]5. Hanna / Hannah
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[TD]6. Jonas
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[TD]6. Laura
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[/TR]
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[TD]7. Finn / Fynn
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[TD]7. Lara
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[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]8. Max
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[TD]8. Emily / Emilie
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[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]9. Niclas / Niklas
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[TD]9. Sara / Sarah
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[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]10. Luis / Louis
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[TD]10. Lili / Lilli / Lilly
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[/TR]
[/TABLE]

And here's a link to charts with German names and their meanings:

http://german.about.com/library/blvornamen01.htm

(Personally, I like "Gretchen"!

)

Charlee, I just realized you did some research yourself! How fun is this! Thank you!~ I was afraid, I'd have to go with 'Helga' or 'Ursela' which are my son's and daughter's mother-in-laws!

Nancy

03-02-2012, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by purplefiend

Wow, Sharon since you have a local guru of the Pfaff treadle, will you ask him what the 'H' on my treadle stands for? I have been trying to figure out if that is the Model number, which I suspect it must be? All information tidbits are useful! Also, I'd love to know if your dealer has a Pfaff like mine?

Nancy

03-02-2012, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Nancy,

The Germans may have used the chrysanthemum decals in honor of the legend (another speculation from me).
Here is the Legend of the Chrysanthemum.

One cold, snowy Christmas Eve in Germany's Black Forest, a peasant family was sitting down to a meager supper when they heard a wailing. At first they thought it was the wind. But upon hearing the sound repeatedly, they opened the door and found a beggar. They ushered in the poor man who was blue with cold, wrapped him in blankets, and shared their food.

Instantly, the blankets were shed, revealing a man in shining white clothing with a halo around his head. Proclaiming himself the Christ Child he fled. The next morning, outside the door where he had stood, were two white chrysanthemums. Today, many Germans bring white chrysanthemums into their homes on Christmas Eve, believing that by doing so they are sheltering the Christ Child.

Isn't it fun how much we all learn from this shop? Because we all get different brands, types of machines we all get to learn about them and a little history! I love to learn - especially when it involves a little history!

Nancy

03-02-2012, 06:16 AM

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Kathie S.

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Mowgli

Nancy, you and your dog and the surgeon will be in my thoughts today. Kathie

03-02-2012, 06:34 AM

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What a cute dog and the cat is stunning. Thank you for sharing with us. Kathie

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03-02-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kathie S.

What a cute dog and the cat is beauriful. Thank you for sharing with us. Kathie

Kathie, did you see them? I couldn't get the whole photo so I deleted the post! That was Mowgli and Simba. Mowgli is a registered Chihuahua, but he is what I call a 'tweener.' His dad was a long-haired Chihuahua and his mom is a short haired Chihuahua, hence he is neither! He weighs 4lbs and you can't see it, but his left back leg is never on the ground - always held up. Here is the photo again! Poor little guy doesn't know what he is in for today!

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03-02-2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor

Thanks for the info. She wanted $200. for it. Now she is down to $100. I MIGHT consider $50. if I knew all the parts were there. Thoughts???? anyone??

Texas Jan

Jan you'd be smart to pass. Another Vertical Feed will come along. Trying to find the foot for that machine would not be easy and that lady has stars in her eyes! She is asking way too much for the machine in the shape it is in. I got my Vertical Feed for $25, and mine has all her parts and is in excellent shape (except for the decals)!

Nancy