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    Old 11-11-2010, 06:38 AM
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    Here is my machine that is working and sewing like butter! Wonderful to use and to feel my grandmother's blessings!
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    Oh what a treasure!!!!!!!!!! And especially being from a loved one :D
    I love old machines, they are so much fun to use!
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    Old 11-11-2010, 06:47 AM
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    Beautiful machine! Lucky you.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 07:50 AM
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    She is a beauty. And a family heirloom.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 07:53 AM
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    It's great! I love the old machines.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 07:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
    Oh what a treasure!!!!!!!!!! And especially being from a loved one :D
    I love old machines, they are so much fun to use!
    Thank you Sue!!!
    I am answering you this way...first time trying this...hope it works!
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    Old 11-11-2010, 08:05 AM
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    How very special for you. It's a beauty.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 08:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by maryel
    How very special for you. It's a beauty.
    Thanks Maryel! I have owned it since 1974 when my grandmother died...and I had asked her if I could please have it. My entire family new it was mine, which was nice!
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    Old 11-11-2010, 08:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by barbsmith
    Beautiful machine! Lucky you.
    Thanks Barb! My husband just rewired it because it would shock you if you turned it on! LOL Not fun!
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    It's great to feel close to your grandmother that way! I have my grandmother's old singer, too!
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