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I could not get into the Needlebar site? I have always been able to go to Needlebar to see something there, now they are asking for a password. Anyone else have the same problem?
Nancy[/quote]
same here
Nancy[/quote]
same here
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Originally Posted by cla8655
I bought this machine like 7 years ago, is this a singer? it says Deluxe precision centennial 027035 am trying to locate where to buy the grey looking part that is broken, any help is appreciated
The part in question is going to be gleaned off of another machine more than likely. I dont have any parts that come close to that piece laying around.
But do not let that discourage you from using the machine all that it does is let the feed dogs drop and you might can just push the plunger in to lock the feed dogs manually.
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Originally Posted by olebat
Have any of you had a chance to review the fiddle base I put on page 739? http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-739.htm I know some of the key players in this shoppe have been out lately, but I'm real curious, and surely I don't have the resources that the lot of you have amassed.
This is what I think I have: Domestic, #3, Vibrating Shuttle, Fiddle base treadle machine.
In addition to any information, I am in search of a date. The number stamped under the (missing) shuttle slide is 88703. According to the manual I located and downloaded, it is really a quilters’ dream, for it will do free motion and embroidery. WOW! Of course, none of this will be possible until I locate a shuttle, attachments, and some sharp needles. Currently, everything seems to move nicely. It needs a cursory cleaning, and little more than routine oiling, and ATTACHMENTS. The belt needs to be tightened, but does not appear to be too brittle.
I'm all ears and eyes hoping someone here in the Vintage Shoppe can enlighten me with a dating link. (Preliminary research indicates about 1875) I’m also looking for resource which carries vintage parts. This beastie has consumed a lot of my time and energy this week, with only a few positive results.
I have a bunch of what I consider old machines in my collection, but I'm beginning to more and more appreciate these vintage machines. My husband reminds me that our house isn't big enough to take on another hobby. I just laugh and remind him that this is not another hobby, just an extension of the quilting.
Anyway . . . the machine?
This is what I think I have: Domestic, #3, Vibrating Shuttle, Fiddle base treadle machine.
In addition to any information, I am in search of a date. The number stamped under the (missing) shuttle slide is 88703. According to the manual I located and downloaded, it is really a quilters’ dream, for it will do free motion and embroidery. WOW! Of course, none of this will be possible until I locate a shuttle, attachments, and some sharp needles. Currently, everything seems to move nicely. It needs a cursory cleaning, and little more than routine oiling, and ATTACHMENTS. The belt needs to be tightened, but does not appear to be too brittle.
I'm all ears and eyes hoping someone here in the Vintage Shoppe can enlighten me with a dating link. (Preliminary research indicates about 1875) I’m also looking for resource which carries vintage parts. This beastie has consumed a lot of my time and energy this week, with only a few positive results.
I have a bunch of what I consider old machines in my collection, but I'm beginning to more and more appreciate these vintage machines. My husband reminds me that our house isn't big enough to take on another hobby. I just laugh and remind him that this is not another hobby, just an extension of the quilting.
Anyway . . . the machine?
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Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
I could not get into the Needlebar site? I have always been able to go to Needlebar to see something there, now they are asking for a password. Anyone else have the same problem?
Nancy
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Wow, Billy, you are one busy man. Maybe we should see if the Japanese can clone you so there will be more of you to go around. lol
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Really pretty Majestic machine! I hope someone gets that machine and uses her!
I could not get into the Needlebar site? I have always been able to go to Needlebar to see something there, now they are asking for a password. Anyone else have the same problem?
Nancy
Now that IS interesting because I was able to get into the site even up to posting this link to the page (I always test before).
Well, there are two machines with different names on them and they look just like this gorgeous machine that I posted.
I too hope someone who loves vintage machines and USES them will purchase this machine. And if I had the space this machine and treadle would have been mine already and in use.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Really pretty Majestic machine! I hope someone gets that machine and uses her!
I could not get into the Needlebar site? I have always been able to go to Needlebar to see something there, now they are asking for a password. Anyone else have the same problem?
Nancy
Well, there are two machines with different names on them and they look just like this gorgeous machine that I posted.
I too hope someone who loves vintage machines and USES them will purchase this machine. And if I had the space this machine and treadle would have been mine already and in use.
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
This is my latest quilt. The piecing was done on my Singer 201K, and the quilting and binding were done on the Davis NVF. Only the decorative stitch, that I used to finish off the binding with, is from a modern machine. The quilting foot (bar) that came with the Davis didn't seem to fit; so, I made my own out of a coat hanger. It fits through the hole in the foot, but I had to tape it in place since it would slide around. My lines aren't the straightest, but that doesn't matter to me.
Nancy
These machines are meant to be used.
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Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Wow, Billy, you are one busy man. Maybe we should see if the Japanese can clone you so there will be more of you to go around. lol
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
How about a picture of Miss Ida. Kathie
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-102968-1.htm[/quote]
That is a nice machine. She is very clean. Did you have to clean her up or did she come that way?[/quote]
This is how she came. I do have to clean her up, as she is quite grimey. I just finished another major project last night, so I'm going to have time this weekend to work on her...I am so excited!! :-)
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Another "oh look" moment for me. I discovered that the ironing board could be situated under the section of the cabinet to help hold the quilt while attaching the binding.
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