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11-02-2011, 03:01 PM

#26981

sew wishful

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Location: NE Iowa

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Originally Posted by Bennett

Just got the fabric my sister brought me from vacation. "Mrs. Sew & Sew" by Dan Morris for RJR fabric, 2010. Hope my pic come through.

OMG!!! I love this fabric!!! Your sister is wonderful to grab some for you!!! (Got enought to sell????)

11-02-2011, 03:12 PM

#26982

quiltdoctor

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: North Texas

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Wheeler Wilson Model 9

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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor

I'm going for one of the Wheeler Wilsons today. The one with the 2 drawers. I talked to the guy yesterday, but can't get there till this afternoon.

Texas Jan

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/atq/2661282026.html
I went today and picked up this one. The cabinet is beautiful.!! The machine is serial number 2400312, probably about 1900. Has a wooden pittman. Was taking pictures and my batteries lost their charge. So now I'm waiting for them to recharge.

Texas Jan

11-02-2011, 03:17 PM

#26983

jljack

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Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW

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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor

Jan, the CL posting has been deleted. Take & post a pic, please!! We want to see your new baby!!

11-02-2011, 03:18 PM

#26984

Painiacs

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Location: Upper Michigan

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Billy. If it's not a PDA how do we find you?? Hope u have an endless supply of coffee, tea or water!!
Thanks for doing this! There are lots of u's who have older machines that need help and guidance!

11-02-2011, 03:20 PM

#26985

jljack

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Originally Posted by Glenn

Actually it is shellac but to make sure if the finish softens with the denatured alcohol it is shellac. I would clean the cabinet first. You can use my tut on cleaning and reviving the finish. This will prep the finish for repair. Then on the bare spots where the finish is gone put some shellac on a rag with a little linseed oil as a lubricant and use a circular motion to apply the shellac then wipe with the grain of the wood. Do this until the level of the repair is even with the old. Let cure for about a week the wax with a paste wax.
Glenn

Thanks, Glenn. You're a peach!! :-)

11-02-2011, 03:27 PM

#26986

melinda1962

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Louisiana

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One of the people wanting red to go with the rest of my machines is me, but that is wayyyyy too rich for my blood. I am a patient person, and one will come, I am sure of it. Looks like worst case scenario, I should sell out and start over, if I would get those kind of prices for what I have. I have some I am sentimental about, and some are just neat. I have a preset limit most times when I am shopping, and have rarely exceded it. Only for my fw, I think, and it was with the table and stool, too.

Melinda

11-02-2011, 03:32 PM

#26987

Glenn

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Location: Huntsville, AL

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Originally Posted by jljack

Thanks, Glenn. You're a peach!! :-)

You are most wecome. Lets see pics when you have repaired her.
Glenn

11-02-2011, 03:33 PM

#26988

Celeste

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Location: N. Ca

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I guess I have to post a message before I can subscribe, so here it is!

11-02-2011, 03:42 PM

#26989

olebat

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: WV

Posts: 819

Is it withdrawal symptoms, or just separation syndrome? My vintage machines are still in the trailer from the quilt show and county fair displays. The house sure is empty without them, and I miss piecing on the 66.

11-02-2011, 03:46 PM

#26990

Bennett

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: North TX

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Originally Posted by bdschafer

I have updated my machine with a walking foot, 1/4 foot and free motion foot. Today I set it up for free motion and it works like a charm. So no more looking for a new machine !?!?!?!? I would post a picture if I could figure out how to post one!?!?!?

When you post/reply, go to the "Advanced" option. Under the box where you type, there is "manage attachments." Hit the blue button. For me, a separate window pops up where I can upload a picture file from my computer. Just hit the blue "upload" button. This new format is nice because you can preview your post without losing any pictures.

Hope that helps.