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#7511
The book: "The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines" by Carter Bays .... do you collectors consider this a book worth having?
And, if so, is the latest (2006) edition necessarily the best edition?
And, if so, is the latest (2006) edition necessarily the best edition?
#7512
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Location: Ohio... wanna build a cabin in the woods and live off the land... and quilt all day!
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Are there any JA or JC numbers on the machine. One will be stamped or inked on the side of the bed and the other will be cast into the bed. Also is there any other markings under the bed of the machine like on the shafts or anything that might look like a logo.
Looks like:
JC27 JA13 111 (or H1 instead of 111?)
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Thats a cool little lizard!! And he is beautiful!!!!
#7513
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Has anyone seen this machine???
My son got this from someone and knows nothing about it.
I can't find any info on the net.
He lives in Japan.
My son got this from someone and knows nothing about it.
I can't find any info on the net.
He lives in Japan.
Billy
He's in Kanagawa. He teaches at an International school and he wants a sewing machine for his fiancee. That one is missing some things. They both like to sew and he used to make some wacky clothes in high school on my machine!
They are making their own wedding bands out of white gold. How cool is that??????? :thumbup:
He loves loves loves Japan and I can't seem to convince him to move back :mrgreen:
#7514
I had fun poking around a flea market today, searching for old machines... I have really been wanting to get a 15-91 for FMQ. I found a Singer with the serial # Y8821760, a treadle. When I looked it up online it said it was a 15K. Another one I found was a 15-90... So, how much difference is there between a 15-90 and a 15-91, and also a 15K?
All the machines I found today, save one, were in pretty bad shape. When I moved the wheels, they didn't sew freely. Only one still felt like precision movement when I turned the wheel. Any of these badly needs a big cleaning.
I would appreciate any thoughts/ideas on these. Prices were about $45-$75, and $145 for a Pfaff 135 that looked mint except the cord needs to be replaced. Advice?
All the machines I found today, save one, were in pretty bad shape. When I moved the wheels, they didn't sew freely. Only one still felt like precision movement when I turned the wheel. Any of these badly needs a big cleaning.
I would appreciate any thoughts/ideas on these. Prices were about $45-$75, and $145 for a Pfaff 135 that looked mint except the cord needs to be replaced. Advice?
#7515
Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Fabric Whisperer is that a real lizard? I love your Avator.
Nancy
Nancy
#7516
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I had fun poking around a flea market today, searching for old machines... I have really been wanting to get a 15-91 for FMQ. I found a Singer with the serial # Y8821760, a treadle. When I looked it up online it said it was a 15K. Another one I found was a 15-90... So, how much difference is there between a 15-90 and a 15-91, and also a 15K?
All the machines I found today, save one, were in pretty bad shape. When I moved the wheels, they didn't sew freely. Only one still felt like precision movement when I turned the wheel. Any of these badly needs a big cleaning.
I would appreciate any thoughts/ideas on these. Prices were about $45-$75, and $145 for a Pfaff 135 that looked mint except the cord needs to be replaced. Advice?
All the machines I found today, save one, were in pretty bad shape. When I moved the wheels, they didn't sew freely. Only one still felt like precision movement when I turned the wheel. Any of these badly needs a big cleaning.
I would appreciate any thoughts/ideas on these. Prices were about $45-$75, and $145 for a Pfaff 135 that looked mint except the cord needs to be replaced. Advice?
#7517
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Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
Couldn't find any logo stamped, but I did find this, does this tell you anything? I would just love to see if I can get this working for inexpensively for her. She wants to make her own quilt.
Looks like:
JC27 JA13 111 (or H1 instead of 111?)
Looks like:
JC27 JA13 111 (or H1 instead of 111?)
Billy
#7518
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I did get a nice surprise in the sewing cabinet I bought for $6.00, it has a vintage pfaff in it...probably a 70's model,,I have not even cleaned completely in the 5 years is has been sitting in that cabinet in my sewing room...reason is my Elna sits on top! I do have the book and attachments for it though..still in the drawers like when I bought it
Oh and I do use my treadles too! I use my Singer 15-88 treadle for all of my FMQting and thread play.
Nancy
#7519
Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
The book: "The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines" by Carter Bays .... do you collectors consider this a book worth having?
And, if so, is the latest (2006) edition necessarily the best edition?
And, if so, is the latest (2006) edition necessarily the best edition?
The two books (both out of print) that I find most useful are MR. NEEDLEBAR'S NEEDLE BOOK, privately published by The NeedleBar and mostly written by Chrys Gunther. There are a few errors in the book, which they say is keeping them from publishing it again. I wish they would go ahead--it is a fabulous resource, and almost anything of this nature would have an error here and there--no one is perfect!!
The other book is THE ARCHIVE OF ANTIQUE SEWING MACHINES by Charles Basebase Law. I read on another list that they saw a copy go on Ebay for $400 (!), but also read that Charles Law occasionally puts a few up on Ebay for a reasonable price.
If you run across either of these two books, grab them; you won't be sorry. I believe Katie ?? (I can't remember her last name, but Sharon might!) is writing a book on White sewing machines, but not sure if anyone else is planning a book or not.
#7520
Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
Yup, he's one of 5, he's a bearded dragon, we named him "Crash" because when he runs around the livingroom, he crashes into the piano, crashes into the couch, crashes into us... he's a little lovey. He's just a couple inches shy of 2-feet long :) and weighs about 1.5 pounds
Nancy
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