I've been bitten..
#11
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
Welcome Joanna! I have a few old machines too. It all started innocently enough with a Singer featherweight.
KalamaQuilts,
I don't buy any machine that won't use a modern 15x1 needle. I don't have room for a machine that I cannot use, live in a 1100 sq.ft. house.
Sharon in Texas
KalamaQuilts,
I don't buy any machine that won't use a modern 15x1 needle. I don't have room for a machine that I cannot use, live in a 1100 sq.ft. house.
Sharon in Texas
#12
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 33
Linda, I would venture your machines were in better condition than mine! They are both complete but totally filthy. The 301a smells like mildew and I think the 99 lived in a garage. Not rusted though and they aren't frozen!! Last night I tore down a good amount of the 301. Left the bobbin hook assembly. I need to work up some courage there!
#13
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Kentucky
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Not to be an enabler...*ahem* BUT I thought for sure I would buy my featherweight and it would collect dust. Turns out it has become my primary machine. It's quiet, stores and sets up quickly and sews a pretty stitch. I really have loved it. Oh, and it's just so cute!
#16
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Washington
Posts: 4,001
Welcome! I've not joined the train yet, but sure am tempted to get a Featherweight! I know I don't need it, but would really like to have one. I have two Berninas (one that's brand new) and a White treadle so am having problems justifying another machine. Anybody want to help me deicde whether to get one or not?
Oops, are we supposed to justify getting more machines?lol I just get them and then figure "it" out later, nothing like having a few sewing machines laying around.
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