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11-14-2011, 11:41 AM

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MrsBoats

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

So, now the question, why is Hitachi saying they never manufactured a machine, lost records?

You'd think if they lost the records they'd at least know they'd made sewing machines, even if they didn't know anything else. My guess is that Hitachi was a common name of two different companies (think Apple Records and Apple computers), and you talked to the 'wrong' Hitachi. The 'right' Hitachi may well be long gone. It's a great machine, and an interesting mystery!

11-14-2011, 11:46 AM

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AnotherMadQuilter

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FYI-anyone looking for a 15-91 or a "redeye" should check out the goodwill online auction site. They have both very cheap right now.

11-14-2011, 11:49 AM

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auniqueview

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My newest machine. I couldn't resist it. I just wish I knew how to operate it, lol.

11-14-2011, 12:04 PM

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vintagemotif

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Originally Posted by MrsBoats

That makes sense.

11-14-2011, 12:11 PM

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chris_quilts

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I have a 503 but not any cams. What I need is for a kind soul to post a couple pictures - one from the topp, if possible - so I know waht to look for on EBay and buy the right ones and not just some that I think look good. I do have a amnual but zero pictures of ther cams needed for the fancy stitches. Thanks in advance. ~ Chris

11-14-2011, 12:44 PM

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miriam

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

You lost me here. What are you taking about?

I wonder if they got into legal issues or something? Maybe just the war.

11-14-2011, 12:45 PM

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miriam

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Originally Posted by anothermadquilter

fyi-anyone looking for a 15-91 or a "redeye" should check out the goodwill online auction site. They have both very cheap right now.

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11-14-2011, 12:50 PM

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auniqueview

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Originally Posted by Weedwoman

Thanks, I'm anxious to sew with her but have no idea just where I'm going to put her in my house but I'll find a spot if I have to get rid of some piece of furniture. lol I think I'm right at 32 or 33 machines now and 6 of those are treadles and they do take up some room. I'd love a big loft that was just mine, mine, mine to display all my machines and have them all out so they could be sewn on without having to rearrange a space for them. Guess it doesn't hurt to wish.....

You are my hero. I read 32 or 33 machines and started really laughing out loud. I am almost afraid to look at machines, especially with cabinets, these days....and I only have five cabinets sitting around taking up space, and maybe a couple more machines, but they seem to breed. A friend has already suggested I open a museum. Now, it wouldn't be so bad, but I also had to bring in another cedar chest, a quilt rack.....you get the idea. And I used to think how much wasted space I had, lol.