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07-30-2011, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LyndaOH
Does anyone have an opinion on this machine:
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?itemid=8290117
I have the high (and only) bid right now. It ends in an hour and I'm just wondering if I should be willing to go higher than the $25.
On another note, I was looking at machines last night with my husband looking over my shoulder and he's now completely into finding a machine! Yee haw!
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?itemid=8290117
I have the high (and only) bid right now. It ends in an hour and I'm just wondering if I should be willing to go higher than the $25.
On another note, I was looking at machines last night with my husband looking over my shoulder and he's now completely into finding a machine! Yee haw!
http://www.singerco.com/uploads/asse...GER_AF_nos.pdf
I have one in a cabinet and I like it a lot. The case looks good too. I live in an area where not a lot of machines change hands, so price can be flexible.
07-30-2011, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Originally Posted by melinda1962
I had grand plans of having 50 by the time I am fifty next year, so am getting more particular as well, for the last few to get me to the goal.
I had to come back and edit because that sounds strange, but some folks here put my numbers to shame. It is hard for me, because most of my machines, except 4 or so, actually work. I only get ones that can be used, and I try to complete a project on every one to show its worthiness.
Or mine!!!
07-30-2011, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by melinda1962
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Originally Posted by melinda1962
I had grand plans of having 50 by the time I am fifty next year, so am getting more particular as well, for the last few to get me to the goal.
I had to come back and edit because that sounds strange, but some folks here put my numbers to shame. It is hard for me, because most of my machines, except 4 or so, actually work. I only get ones that can be used, and I try to complete a project on every one to show its worthiness.
Or mine!!!
07-30-2011, 10:04 AM
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Asking again: Wilson & Wheeler advice on what to look for if I'm looking at buying one? The price is right but know little to nothing about the machines themselves. Are these the machines with the glass presser feet or is that another machine? What type of bobbin do these machines take?
07-30-2011, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Well Monica, and everyone else. I have tried e-mailing and calling this guy on this Hitachi, but no response. I will try again this morning.
This machine appears to be a treadle Hitachi, which I have never seen. I want to take a look at the machine or at least ask some questions about it. Has anyone on here seen a Hitachi treadle? Or does anyone have one of these machines? It looks very interesting.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/2517149361.html
Nancy
This machine appears to be a treadle Hitachi, which I have never seen. I want to take a look at the machine or at least ask some questions about it. Has anyone on here seen a Hitachi treadle? Or does anyone have one of these machines? It looks very interesting.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/2517149361.html
Nancy
07-30-2011, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Candace
Hey folks! I was wondering if any of you brainiacs know what model # this Singer is? I've never seen one like it??
comparison link: http://www.thetreadlersvillage.com/S...19forsale.html
It sure looks like a 319. Thanks for the link. Those weird typewriter keys on the top are very interesting! I guess this is one of those models that never really took off since you just don't see them? Anyone own one?
07-30-2011, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Asking again: Wilson & Wheeler advice on what to look for if I'm looking at buying one? The price is right but know little to nothing about the machines themselves. Are these the machines with the glass presser feet or is that another machine? What type of bobbin do these machines take?
These machines commonly have a lot of wear to the decals, and rarely do you find one in perfect shape. You're going to look for all the things that you would normally look for in a vintage machine....condition, movement, etc. The cabinets are an asthetic issue, and totally up to you. (Would depend on the machine model for me) I think the D9 (seems to be the most commonly found) is about the only machine I'd be picky about decals on...
Keep in mind that the needles for ALL of the W&W machines are obsolete...but they are starting to come out with replacement needles again...I've seen them on ebay....
What kind of prices are we talking about?
07-30-2011, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Well Monica, and everyone else. I have tried e-mailing and calling this guy on this Hitachi, but no response. I will try again this morning.
This machine appears to be a treadle Hitachi, which I have never seen. I want to take a look at the machine or at least ask some questions about it. Has anyone on here seen a Hitachi treadle? Or does anyone have one of these machines? It looks very interesting.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/2517149361.html
Nancy
This machine appears to be a treadle Hitachi, which I have never seen. I want to take a look at the machine or at least ask some questions about it. Has anyone on here seen a Hitachi treadle? Or does anyone have one of these machines? It looks very interesting.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/2517149361.html
Nancy
07-30-2011, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by melinda1962
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Originally Posted by melinda1962
I had grand plans of having 50 by the time I am fifty next year, so am getting more particular as well, for the last few to get me to the goal.
I had to come back and edit because that sounds strange, but some folks here put my numbers to shame. It is hard for me, because most of my machines, except 4 or so, actually work. I only get ones that can be used, and I try to complete a project on every one to show its worthiness.
Or mine!!!
I would love to see your projects and the machines that you used to make it. Please post in the Sewing with vintage machines: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-134918-7.htm
07-30-2011, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by melinda1962
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Originally Posted by melinda1962
I had grand plans of having 50 by the time I am fifty next year, so am getting more particular as well, for the last few to get me to the goal.
I had to come back and edit because that sounds strange, but some folks here put my numbers to shame. It is hard for me, because most of my machines, except 4 or so, actually work. I only get ones that can be used, and I try to complete a project on every one to show its worthiness.
Or mine!!!
I would love to see your projects and the machines that you used to make it. Please post in the Sewing with vintage machines: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-134918-7.htm
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