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09-16-2013, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by manicmike
Hmm... I feel drawn to it. Not the least reason is that I collected the Rocketeer comics as a kid (they cost a lot less but this looks waaaay more fun) ;-)
Is it worth $60?
Is it worth $60?
09-16-2013, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by miriam
YES - go steal that machine before someone beats you to it. If it isn't all there offer less $$$$$$$ all they can do is say no and you can give them the full price which it IS well worth.
I contacted the seller today because she described an aluminium 201k (the one that looks like my tan coloured one) she's selling as "sexy". Literally laughed out loud and felt it necessary to let her know that I liked her style. I'll let you know tomorrow if I win it.
09-16-2013, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by manicmike
Thanks Miriam. You're always good for sensible buying advice
I contacted the seller today because she described an aluminium 201k (the one that looks like my tan coloured one) she's selling as "sexy". Literally laughed out loud and felt it necessary to let her know that I liked her style. I'll let you know tomorrow if I win it.
I contacted the seller today because she described an aluminium 201k (the one that looks like my tan coloured one) she's selling as "sexy". Literally laughed out loud and felt it necessary to let her know that I liked her style. I'll let you know tomorrow if I win it.
09-16-2013, 05:17 AM
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Someone set me straight if I am wrong, but only the 500 series are called "rocketeers?" The 400 series are not shaped like the rocketeer's, at least that is what I remember being told ages ago because I use to refer to my 401's as Rocketeer's - I was chastised for that!
Anyway, Mike whether or not that machine is a rocketeer, it is still a great machine. I have some of the 500's and 400's and I love them both! I can't resist either if I come across one for a decent price!
Miriam, I am so jealous of all the fun you guys are having with Skip and Pat! Geeze, girl you have accumulated a lot of machines!
Nancy
Anyway, Mike whether or not that machine is a rocketeer, it is still a great machine. I have some of the 500's and 400's and I love them both! I can't resist either if I come across one for a decent price!
Miriam, I am so jealous of all the fun you guys are having with Skip and Pat! Geeze, girl you have accumulated a lot of machines!
Nancy
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09-16-2013, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Someone set me straight if I am wrong, but only the 500 series are called "rocketeers?" The 400 series are not shaped like the rocketeer's, at least that is what I remember being told ages ago because I use to refer to my 401's as Rocketeer's - I was chastised for that!
Anyway, Mike whether or not that machine is a rocketeer, it is still a great machine. I have some of the 500's and 400's and I love them both! I can't resist either if I come across one for a decent price!
Miriam, I am so jealous of all the fun you guys are having with Skip and Pat! Geeze, girl you have accumulated a lot of machines!
Nancy
Anyway, Mike whether or not that machine is a rocketeer, it is still a great machine. I have some of the 500's and 400's and I love them both! I can't resist either if I come across one for a decent price!
Miriam, I am so jealous of all the fun you guys are having with Skip and Pat! Geeze, girl you have accumulated a lot of machines!
Nancy
09-16-2013, 08:21 AM
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Miriam,
What is tomorrows color?
Joe
What is tomorrows color?
CAUTION
NEVER LET A SEWING MACHINE
KNOW YOU ARE IN A HURRY
NEVER LET A SEWING MACHINE
KNOW YOU ARE IN A HURRY
09-16-2013, 08:34 AM
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I just got one of these machines and know nothing about it except it is in great shape. I also would like to know how to thread this machine and is there availability of an instruction book? It has many attachments. I like to quilt but need to learn a lot. Thanks
09-16-2013, 08:42 AM
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I am looking for a front slideplate for a Queen. It is 2 13/16" X 1 3/16". Does anyone have one to sell?
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09-16-2013, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by grant15clone
I am looking for a front slideplate for a Queen. It is 2 13/16" X 1 3/16". Does anyone have one to sell?
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Sorry for this but too much caffeine and never enough sleep lately.
09-16-2013, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by miriam
This is a cool read:
http://www.worldmag.com/2013/09/seeing_my_father_sew
http://www.worldmag.com/2013/09/seeing_my_father_sew
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