Miz Johnny

The Wheeler and Wilson machines are NOT the same bed size as Singer. The only WW style machine that will fit in a singer cabinet is the Singer 9W.
Wheeler Wilson machines are a dream to sew on.

vintagemotif

Did you work around the decals or did you go over the decals too? I don't want to mess up the decals....augh....that would break my heart. I did that with the Two Spools bed and cried at first. Then I equated it to the ups and downs of life; I told myself live and learn. This time I don't want to repeat that fiasco. I do want to clean the machine and give it a protective coat since I plan to use this machine. Thanks for responding.

Miz Johnny

The Owl decal is extremely rare; I've never seen one in the wild, and very few collectors own one. The RAF is more common, and comes up with some frequency. I have had at least 3 pass through my hands.

Miz Johnny

I have 201 electric, HC and treadle. And you'll pry them out of my cold, dead hands. . . . . .

I spent 3 days at retreat, then came home to a---snow day. I've slept most of the morning, recuperating. I haven't even unloaded the car yet.
I dropped off a parlor treadle in Nashville and sold a converted handcrank at retreat, so am down two, and ready to go to work moving stuff around again.
Of course, I came home with more fabric (!), so have to find space for that as well. I only worked on one project while there. I made 90 blocks, cut them all apart, and. . . they were all wonky. I didn't cry, throw my scissors, or kick the machine, but was mighty disappointed. The blocks were made by making a simplified log cabin, sewing two together and cutting apart on the diagonal, so until the blocks were cut apart, I couldn't see my mistake. And I waited until I had them ALL done to start cutting apart because I wanted them done all at once. (I will NEVER do that again!!). I spent a lot of time ripping and resewing, but think I can save most of them. I finally put the ones I had done up on a design wall yesterday, which made me feel a little better!!
Ah, well!
So now I need to unpack the car and fondle the fabric.

patdesign

So sorry to hear that your new machine has such trouble. Since you got it on ebay, you can file a claim for the machine, or get the seller to take it back and start over. It will be cheaper than looking for white parts and a motor. A motor is easily changed out, even repainted and authentic ones in black go for around $50., sometimes even less. The repair on the mounting bracket is the costly item. here. I sell machines all the time on ebay and I can assure you, I have never had one arrive in such terrible condition. Packing correctly eliminates most problems, in all my experiences I have had exactly 1 machine arrive with a problem, it was a bent spool pin easily remedied. :cry:

whenpigsfly

Please show us!!!

whenpigsfly

Of those, which would you recommend if someone could only attend one (and add NH to the mix if you know anything about it)?

Any plans to attend the new one in Texas this year?

Linda Loo

I'll enjoy it ALL! Just hope I know how to use the site. :-D

vintagemotif

Miz Johnny, I looked through your webshots and saw your National that you cleaned with GoJo and Armour-All. Very pretty machine!
I guess I just need to get brave, start with a test area, and pray that all works well. :)

tomilu

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The Wheeler and Wilson machines are NOT the same bed size as Singer. The only WW style machine that will fit in a singer cabinet is the Singer 9W.
Wheeler Wilson machines are a dream to sew on.[/quote]

I was responding to another comment, Miz Johnny, lol. I wouldn't know what fits which. I appreciate the input and your knowledge.