Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
07-23-2011, 08:59 PM
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NO NO NO!! NOT the dump!!! To my house for safekeeping!! :lol:
You can send those handcranks my way...after I got the one, I absolutely LOVE that thing, and actually prefer it to the treadle!!
Just imagine...we could pop a couple of corks...sip some wine...sort some parts...sip more wine....port more sarts...sip more wine...more sarts port... ;)
You can send those handcranks my way...after I got the one, I absolutely LOVE that thing, and actually prefer it to the treadle!!
Just imagine...we could pop a couple of corks...sip some wine...sort some parts...sip more wine....port more sarts...sip more wine...more sarts port... ;)
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Oh yeah--you guys sound like my husband. He thinks it should all go to the dump. If he knew how much money I have invested, he wouldn't suggest THAT again, now would he?? LOL!
There are at least 10 treadles, "many" HC's and electrics, boxes of attachments, parts, etc., as well as about a ton of fabric. (And several cases of wine.) I should have taken pictures when I started; it would have been much more impressive. I've been working a long time, but have a long way to go yet.
It IS my new hobby. I do, at least, have most parts organized so I can find them when I need them.
We'll work in shifts!! I wanna play...er...ah...."work" too!! :lol:
Haahahaaa! OMG! How big is that basement?! I'm a diligent worker, maybe it could be done in less time. :)
With Charlee helping and others maybe we could be finished within a week!
There are at least 10 treadles, "many" HC's and electrics, boxes of attachments, parts, etc., as well as about a ton of fabric. (And several cases of wine.) I should have taken pictures when I started; it would have been much more impressive. I've been working a long time, but have a long way to go yet.
It IS my new hobby. I do, at least, have most parts organized so I can find them when I need them.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
How long can you stay? I'm expecting this to take at least another 5 years.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I'm coming over to help you clean your basement!!!! :)
With Charlee helping and others maybe we could be finished within a week!
07-23-2011, 09:19 PM
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I don't drink. So, the wine would go to the dump while some machines, HC, and attachments would go my way after I tested them out. Forget the testing. Charlee you can have all the wine. Miz Johnny, you got to post a picture.
Originally Posted by Charlee
NO NO NO!! NOT the dump!!! To my house for safekeeping!! :lol:
You can send those handcranks my way...after I got the one, I absolutely LOVE that thing, and actually prefer it to the treadle!!
Just imagine...we could pop a couple of corks...sip some wine...sort some parts...sip more wine....port more sarts...sip more wine...more sarts port... ;)
You can send those handcranks my way...after I got the one, I absolutely LOVE that thing, and actually prefer it to the treadle!!
Just imagine...we could pop a couple of corks...sip some wine...sort some parts...sip more wine....port more sarts...sip more wine...more sarts port... ;)
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Oh yeah--you guys sound like my husband. He thinks it should all go to the dump. If he knew how much money I have invested, he wouldn't suggest THAT again, now would he?? LOL!
There are at least 10 treadles, "many" HC's and electrics, boxes of attachments, parts, etc., as well as about a ton of fabric. (And several cases of wine.) I should have taken pictures when I started; it would have been much more impressive. I've been working a long time, but have a long way to go yet.
It IS my new hobby. I do, at least, have most parts organized so I can find them when I need them.
We'll work in shifts!! I wanna play...er...ah...."work" too!! :lol:
Haahahaaa! OMG! How big is that basement?! I'm a diligent worker, maybe it could be done in less time. :)
With Charlee helping and others maybe we could be finished within a week!
There are at least 10 treadles, "many" HC's and electrics, boxes of attachments, parts, etc., as well as about a ton of fabric. (And several cases of wine.) I should have taken pictures when I started; it would have been much more impressive. I've been working a long time, but have a long way to go yet.
It IS my new hobby. I do, at least, have most parts organized so I can find them when I need them.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
How long can you stay? I'm expecting this to take at least another 5 years.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I'm coming over to help you clean your basement!!!! :)
With Charlee helping and others maybe we could be finished within a week!
07-23-2011, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by jljack
Speaking of quilts finished on vintage machines, we had a sew-in at guild meeting yesterday and did a Jelly Roll Race. I took my 301a with me, and guess what....we WON the Jelly Roll Race. There were lots of high $$$ modern machines and about 6 FWs there too, but me and Ida took the prize!!! WooHoo!! Who says 60 years is old? Ida and I were both "born" in 1951. :-) I was so pleased that she did so well....she just purred along!!
Isn't it amazing just how fast 301 sew? I can't get over it. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Its almost scary how fast a 301 sews. lol I do love my black 301 short bed. I finally got it all cleaned up and oiled enough that she sews like the wind now.
:-D
07-23-2011, 09:26 PM
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I don't drink either, that's why it'd only take 3 sips!! :lol:
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I don't drink. So, the wine would go to the dump while some machines, HC, and attachments would go my way after I tested them out. Forget the testing. Charlee you can have all the wine. Miz Johnny, you got to post a picture.
Originally Posted by Charlee
NO NO NO!! NOT the dump!!! To my house for safekeeping!! :lol:
You can send those handcranks my way...after I got the one, I absolutely LOVE that thing, and actually prefer it to the treadle!!
Just imagine...we could pop a couple of corks...sip some wine...sort some parts...sip more wine....port more sarts...sip more wine...more sarts port... ;)
You can send those handcranks my way...after I got the one, I absolutely LOVE that thing, and actually prefer it to the treadle!!
Just imagine...we could pop a couple of corks...sip some wine...sort some parts...sip more wine....port more sarts...sip more wine...more sarts port... ;)
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Oh yeah--you guys sound like my husband. He thinks it should all go to the dump. If he knew how much money I have invested, he wouldn't suggest THAT again, now would he?? LOL!
There are at least 10 treadles, "many" HC's and electrics, boxes of attachments, parts, etc., as well as about a ton of fabric. (And several cases of wine.) I should have taken pictures when I started; it would have been much more impressive. I've been working a long time, but have a long way to go yet.
It IS my new hobby. I do, at least, have most parts organized so I can find them when I need them.
We'll work in shifts!! I wanna play...er...ah...."work" too!! :lol:
Haahahaaa! OMG! How big is that basement?! I'm a diligent worker, maybe it could be done in less time. :)
With Charlee helping and others maybe we could be finished within a week!
There are at least 10 treadles, "many" HC's and electrics, boxes of attachments, parts, etc., as well as about a ton of fabric. (And several cases of wine.) I should have taken pictures when I started; it would have been much more impressive. I've been working a long time, but have a long way to go yet.
It IS my new hobby. I do, at least, have most parts organized so I can find them when I need them.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
How long can you stay? I'm expecting this to take at least another 5 years.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I'm coming over to help you clean your basement!!!! :)
With Charlee helping and others maybe we could be finished within a week!
07-23-2011, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cherrybsixty
Originally Posted by jljack
Speaking of quilts finished on vintage machines, we had a sew-in at guild meeting yesterday and did a Jelly Roll Race. I took my 301a with me, and guess what....we WON the Jelly Roll Race. There were lots of high $$$ modern machines and about 6 FWs there too, but me and Ida took the prize!!! WooHoo!! Who says 60 years is old? Ida and I were both "born" in 1951. :-) I was so pleased that she did so well....she just purred along!!
07-23-2011, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by nickylsf
Originally Posted by jljack
Speaking of quilts finished on vintage machines, we had a sew-in at guild meeting yesterday and did a Jelly Roll Race. I took my 301a with me, and guess what....we WON the Jelly Roll Race. There were lots of high $$$ modern machines and about 6 FWs there too, but me and Ida took the prize!!! WooHoo!! Who says 60 years is old? Ida and I were both "born" in 1951. :-) I was so pleased that she did so well....she just purred along!!
07-23-2011, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett
I saw this on CL and finally figured out (I think) it's an Elna Plana Supermatic. Can anyone give me the skinny on it? How hard are they to take care of? Hard to find attachments? Straight stitch only? Thanks!
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/hsh/2507357346.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/hsh/2507357346.html
07-23-2011, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by jljack
Speaking of quilts finished on vintage machines, we had a sew-in at guild meeting yesterday and did a Jelly Roll Race. I took my 301a with me, and guess what....we WON the Jelly Roll Race. There were lots of high $$$ modern machines and about 6 FWs there too, but me and Ida took the prize!!! WooHoo!! Who says 60 years is old? Ida and I were both "born" in 1951. :-) I was so pleased that she did so well....she just purred along!!
Billy
07-23-2011, 09:45 PM
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Duh, on my part. I didn't pick that one up, 3 sips!
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Originally Posted by Charlee
I don't drink either, that's why it'd only take 3 sips!! :lol:
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I don't drink. So, the wine would go to the dump while some machines, HC, and attachments would go my way after I tested them out. Forget the testing. Charlee you can have all the wine. Miz Johnny, you got to post a picture.
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07-23-2011, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by jljack
Speaking of quilts finished on vintage machines, we had a sew-in at guild meeting yesterday and did a Jelly Roll Race. I took my 301a with me, and guess what....we WON the Jelly Roll Race. There were lots of high $$$ modern machines and about 6 FWs there too, but me and Ida took the prize!!! WooHoo!! Who says 60 years is old? Ida and I were both "born" in 1951. :-) I was so pleased that she did so well....she just purred along!!
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