Ahhhh! I have to tell SOMEONE who might understand!

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01-10-2017, 08:07 AM

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jbj137

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01-10-2017, 11:55 AM

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Beachbaby12

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What a blessing your friend is to you! Your friend knew how much a vintage sewing machine meant to you and that you'd appreciate it! So happy for you!

01-10-2017, 12:09 PM

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RotaryQueen

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Originally Posted by Innov8R

I suggest you write an account of how you acquired this machine and tuck it into the case for some future owner down the line. It would be a way of preserving the good deed even after you are gone.

Another great idea! All my machines (and I don't have THAT many) have back stories that are interesting, and I have been considering whether to document them in a blog.
The receipt was included. She bought it in 1986 for $440. In 1986 our family of 3 was getting by on less than $8000/year and that would have seemed like a princely sum to me.

01-10-2017, 04:51 PM

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deedum

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Wowsers! What a treasure!

01-10-2017, 07:21 PM

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Belfrybat

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Wow, what a lovely gift. And it looks in pristine condition. The decals aren't even worn.

01-11-2017, 05:06 AM

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cherrybsixty

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RotaryQueen, I am doing the hallelujah dance for you. So blessed to have a friend like this. She understands that she re homing that beauty to a good place. Congratulation

01-11-2017, 07:28 AM

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momsbusy

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Beautiful! I have one just like it! The stitches are amazing. I would cry with happiness if that happened to me. You are a lucky person. Mine was unloved at an old antique shop. She was covered with dirt and muck. I brought her home, cleaned her up, and now she's running beautifully.