Wow, the table and decals look really nice on this one. In the Cal Poly SLO area....too bad I won't be there for another month. http://slo.craigslist.org/hsh/3000339060.html
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Hi, guys, been so busy that I fell behind. Spent the weekend trying to catch up, but to no avail. Been out junking and came accross this. (Will attempt to insert Pictures). Wonder what ya'll think. I am going back up next week, and may just bring her home with me, just for looks, as I would have no directions as to operate her. It is a Wheeler & Wilson, we think from about 1850-1870.
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Onalee, that's a Wheeler & Wilson...and we can find you directions!! :D It's an earlier model, but which one is escaping me right now... I'll look for it and get back to you unless someone else knows.
Bring that baby HOME! (I would!!) |
Onalee... Needlebar information just refers to the machine as a "lowbed" saying that the numbering system of these early models was somewhat unreliable... for example, what started as a W&W #5 later became a "W&W #something else" :D
From what I can see, this is from at least the early 1870's, maybe earlier...and will be a curved needle machine. I'd be interested to see better pics of the machine!! :) |
Originally Posted by Glenn
(Post 5194239)
When I am not sewing or working on sewing machines I make mine furniture in 1/12 scale. I would like to show you a few pieces. These are my wife's parlor furniture in miniature. The mini-table is setting on tip of the full size table
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Originally Posted by SewExtremeSeams
(Post 5196192)
Thanks jljack. You mentioned that your DH does woodworking. Do you have any of his work posted on this board?
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Originally Posted by Candace
(Post 5196689)
Now, this is something I've never seen before. http://slo.craigslist.org/atq/2997288573.html
I finally tried a little bit of FMQ on my 301 yesterday. I got the clear plastic foot from Sew Classic. It was a very interesting experience. I quilt on a short arm on frame setup, so the feeling of moving the fabric instead of the machine was really different. But I liked it, and my 301 did a great job. I have to practice, practice, practice, but I can see that I would use this for smaller projects. |
free treadle for the taking http://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/3000987420.html
a 201 for $75.00 http://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/2991370433.html nice little wilcox & gibbs in chestnut case (but a hefty price tag) http://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/2999648598.html |
Originally Posted by jljack
(Post 5199741)
Hmmmmm......not sure what to think about that. Hope the machine survived somewhere else.
I finally tried a little bit of FMQ on my 301 yesterday. I got the clear plastic foot from Sew Classic. It was a very interesting experience. I quilt on a short arm on frame setup, so the feeling of moving the fabric instead of the machine was really different. But I liked it, and my 301 did a great job. I have to practice, practice, practice, but I can see that I would use this for smaller projects. |
really nice minitures glenn!
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