Thanks, Skip. After all the reading I've done I already feel at home.
Cari |
Thanks Miriam, I agree. Although I do have to admit to having a few plastic wonders. I've purchased two embroidery machines in the last year, both Janome and I love them. The grandkidlets call them Grammas magic machines.
Also have a cute little Juki HZL27Z a friend sent me last year trying to convert me over to new machines and a 10yr old Euro Pro 7133 quilters machine...........okay, stop laughing, it actually sews well. Cari |
I don't find too many around here either. The majority of my machines have come from Centralia or from up north. I'm not actively hunting any more, haven't for a couple years. Just every once in a while one crosses my path and I can't walk away. I don't have a huge herd like some do, only 34. I just don't have room for more.(famous last words) I'd like to get it down to just the machines I use, the problem is on any given day my favorite machine is what ever one I'm using at the time.
I used to work across the street from Value Village and cruised it a few times a week for years. I only ever saw a few machines in there and yes they over price them. They don't usually sell until they go 1/2 price. Or at least that's how it used to be, I haven't been in there for at least two years. Sometimes if you catch them in a good mood they'll mark one down if you point out the flaws. I got a 301 long bed in the case for 1/2 price the day it came in when I told them how much a bobbin case for it would cost. I gave that machine away 3 years ago and wouldn't you know it last week I found a card table for it. Cari |
Oh, yes, I've enjoyed myself immensely this past week. I'm thrilled to have found this place! The only downside I can see is now I'll spend waayy too much time sitting here on the computer instead of getting things done.
Cari |
...... And, if you love vintage machines, you've found the right place.
I believe I have........ Cari |
"Welcome Cari. Just a reminder: Feed the cats :p"
LOL, thanks. They were hanging out at the neighbors' house, she spoils them. She spoils me too, she's like another mom. She's also my biggest enabler, every time she finds a machine or nice fabric at a thrift store or garage sale she calls me. She's the one who found my pink Selectomatic at a garage sale. Cari Cari |
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I finally found a Wilcox and Gibbs that wasn't overpriced today, and it was local! It isn't missing anything but it is in less than pristine condition. :shock: It was locked up but just a few drops of Tri Flow later it was moving free again. I know it isn't pretty yet and nothing to brag about, but it is the oldest machine I have personally owned. I'm happy.
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Great find Grant. You will have fun with this one. Actually not that bad.
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What year do you think it’s from Grant? Nice looking old piece of iron.
I have one with serial #A432624 and I have the date 1889 assigned to it, although I’m not sure where I came up with that date. Mine is mounted onto a pedestal-type riser on a home-built flat top set onto a Davis treadle stand. I haven’t ever sewn with it, just have it next to my recliner for fun. Mine has fewer decals than yours, but then I tend to like the old “beaters” best. CD in Oklahoma |
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Great find Grant. You will have fun with this one. Actually not that bad.
CD, My serial # is A4965580 and if my understanding is correct, it dates to between 1899 and 1900. It sounds like we are close to being made the same year, yours being about 6 months before mine if I am understanding things correctly and my math is correct. I am hoping to make a base/board that fits into a treadle base opening so I can treadle it too without modifying the cabinet or the machine. I also want to electrify it just because. I know what foot controller I have here for it too. ~G~ |
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