cabbagepatchkid

My 301's came in a case that looks like a medium sized suitcase. The FW case is much smaller. Either way, FW or 301, I know you will be happy.

To answer a question you asked a few posts back....the short bed is the one that will fit into the cabinets. The long bed does not. My black one is a long bed and all the others are short beds. I finally found a cabinet for mine, on CL, and it even had a two toned 301 in it!! :-D Even if you don't have a cabinet they sit nicely on a table top.

I've been making a log cabin quilt on mine. The thing that I really love about it is that it doesn't eat the fabric even when the pieces are really small (I've also been making a crumb quilt)---they just glide right through.

Kathie S.

Cathy, what is a crumb quilt? Kathie

josiegirl

Can anyone tell me anything about the machine I am now the proud owner of. The picture is on page 568 and it is a Domestic

cabbagepatchkid

A crumb quilt is made from blocks that are made by using the smallest scraps when cutting your other quilts. I bought a box, stuffed full-full-full, of crumbs from a QB member and I am really enjoying making my crumb blocks. The 301 sews them so easily even though some of the pieces are an inch or less. Check out Bonnie Hunters article on crumb quilts: http://www.quiltville.com/crumbs.shtml

I'll have to take a few pictures of the blocks that I've made and post them.
ETA: Here is a pic of some of my favorites that I've made. These are 6 inches square.

chris_quilts

Just guessing but it's probably a badged machine. Badged means made by one company but marketed under a different name or store brand like Sears. If no one jumps in, try Needlebar.org for info. Was she made in Japan? If so, Needlebar might be the place to start. Good people with lots of good info and pictures, too. Just my humble opinion.

BoJangles

http://community.webshots.com/user/arachnesobsession

Go to this site and you can age your machine. On page 18 of Badged White Model ID you will find your machine - they have Domestic 153MC 1949 pictured.

Go back to home page and under Serial Numbers/Dating List you should be able to age your machine.

Oh and it is a badged White machine.

Nancy

Kathie S.

Cathy I am impressed with your crumb quilts. Kathie

Miz Johnny

I'm "almost" ready. I did load 2 treadles into the van; the little Franklin was no problem, but I'll carry bruises from the parlor treadle. My husband has never heard of taking things slow, and as we were going up the steps and I was saying, "Wait, wait; I don't have a good grip!" he hurried on, the treadle slipped, and I caught it with my neck. I have a nice sized lump there, but luckily it didn't fall on me and break my neck or anything!! Then in the van--I was trying to push it over to the side so I could load other stuff--and he gave a gigantic shove, right into my foot. I put my life at risk every time I move something with DH, even though we've been doing this for years!!

I never take an electric machine (even though I have many) because I simply don't like using them any more. I need to sew on some of mine this winter; we'll see if I change my mind. BTW, I do still have one FW, but it has never been cleaned up. It's coming, though!!

PunkQuilter

Kwendt- I also love my 301's! If you could get it for a hundred bucks, that would be great. That cabinet that it's in is a trapezoid. It was introduced to feature the 301's. The cabinet is hard to find in good condition. It has the cradle too. I would pay up to $125. You don't have an opportunity to get one everyday. As for the size of the bed, it's a matter of personal preference. I have both, and I like them both. The machine is a dream to FMQ on and the slant shank makes it so easy to see what you're doing. Good Luck and let us know what happens!

PunkQuilter

Cathy nice crumb quilt! How 'planned' is it or are you a reach in the paper bag kinda girl?