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09-10-2013, 07:07 AM

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chris_quilts

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Originally Posted by grant15clone

I thought that I had put some pix on the clone page but I can't find them. I will put a couple there and post here to let you know when I have them there. That was my very first machine and I won't sell it. It's faceplate is my avatar. And that is where my name here on QB came from.
~G~

Thanks so much. Those clones are something else. I have had several and let them go but I have a new to me one that am thinking about keeping but really must release others to new to them homes.

09-10-2013, 08:01 AM

#42522

misseva

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I had some quilted fabric and I just made a bag big enough for my foot controller & cord for my machines. Works good but doesn't attach to the arm of the machine.

09-10-2013, 09:24 AM

#42523

chris_quilts

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Originally Posted by misseva

I had some quilted fabric and I just made a bag big enough for my foot controller & cord for my machines. Works good but doesn't attach to the arm of the machine.

On one machine I have, I use a knitted dishcloth under the foot controller to keep it from scratching up the bed. Pretty sure MIL wouldn't mind this use for her dishcloths. That quilted fabric bag is a good idea.

09-10-2013, 09:30 AM

#42524

Windblown

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Originally Posted by Charlee

Karen, I make a little drawstring bag from flannel (or use a Crown Royal bag) and lay them on the bed of the machine before I close the case.

Good idea Charlee thanks

09-10-2013, 09:33 AM

#42525

Windblown

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Originally Posted by melinda1962

I use one of my two card catalogs to store the accessories for each machines in a labeled drawer that I can pull out and carry to where I am working. To pre-answer, our local library was selling obsolete equipment and sadly these were considered as such. I got the two card catalogs and two 3 by 6 foot heavy walnut tables to match. Twenty dollars for each piece. Great addition to my sewing room.

Sad that the modern library removes so much history. Great idea for reuse of the cabinets

09-10-2013, 09:41 AM

#42526

Windblown

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Originally Posted by grant15clone

I just came across the neatest idea. It Velcro's shut and it Velcro's over the machine holding it to the machine while protecting the bed. It can be made whatever size you need that will fit. This one is made out of vinyl and that rigid material holds the shape of the storage area, but you can make it out of whatever you have laying around. It is for the foot controller and power cords, but you can make it the size you need for what you want to put in it.
~G~

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This is a great idea too. I do have a question about sewing velcro with the older SM, is it any easier than with the newer ones? Do you put your feet and other attachments in these (containers) also?
~K~

09-10-2013, 12:21 PM

#42527

Glenn

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G.H. Lee HC made in Liverpool England

Got me a new toy today. Does anyone know of this little beauty?

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09-10-2013, 01:27 PM

#42528

miriam

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Originally Posted by Glenn

Got me a new toy today. Does anyone know of this little beauty?

Don't know much but I do know there is a road trip in my future!!!

09-10-2013, 03:07 PM

#42529

Mizkaki

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Glenn,

Looks a lot like a Jones.

Cathy

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Originally Posted by Glenn

Got me a new toy today. Does anyone know of this little beauty?

09-10-2013, 03:17 PM

#42530

Glenn

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Originally Posted by Mizkaki

Glenn,

Looks a lot like a Jones.

Cathy

Hi Cathy, I think you are right so for my research shows it is a badged Jones. GH Lee was a dealer with a large store in Liverpool. I compared it to my Jones CS and it is basically the same machine only a little older.
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