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12-19-2011, 03:44 PM

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patdesign

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OH my yes that is a great price!! lucky you!

12-19-2011, 03:48 PM

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purplefiend

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Kathie,
I have a 201K treadle machine, I just love mine. I make potholders and quilts with my 201. I think its the quietest machine I own. DO NOT take the bobbin case out unless under great duress, its a PITA to get it back in properly.
Oil every where it shows in the manual, just 1 drop in each area.
Sharon W. in Texas
ps. sorry the picture is so blurry, but it won't let me delete it

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12-19-2011, 03:53 PM

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purplefiend

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Here's another picture of my 1936 Singer 201K treadle machine.

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12-19-2011, 05:47 PM

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tsnana2000

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You have a beautiful machine and cabinet.

12-19-2011, 06:59 PM

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mzmama

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Good for you.

12-19-2011, 07:02 PM

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Charlee

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Kathie, let me put it this way....I'm cheap, I refuse to spend much on a vintage machine, and I think you got an EXCELLENT deal!! Be proud Girlfriend...ya did GOOD!

12-19-2011, 08:03 PM

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Mickey1

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$53.00 AND a father to help you?! One lucky lady! Congrats and Merry Christmas.

12-19-2011, 08:57 PM

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penski

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hope you got a good deal and if you did congrats !!!!

12-19-2011, 09:31 PM

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BETTY62

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Isn't it a great feeling when you get to be the high bidder on an item. Congratulations and enjoy your fgood luck.

12-19-2011, 11:46 PM

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annesthreads

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Quote:

Originally Posted by purplefiend

I've not been able to do FMQ with my 201K, it does do straight line quilting just fine though. I use my Singer 15k for FMQ, it does it without a hiccup(both of my machines are treadles).
Sharon W. in Texas

Sharon - I'd be interested to hear what problems you had with FMQ on your 201 - I've not done too well with my first efforts, but have been hoping it was just because I needed more practice. Unfortunately the 15s and the 301 aren't generally available in the UK - I don't think they were sold in Europe.
Interesting that you have a 201K - weren't those manufactured in Scotland? Do you know how yours ended up in the US?