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10-01-2010, 08:32 PM

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Mariposa

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Wow! What a great find! What's her name-?

10-01-2010, 08:46 PM

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fabric_fancy

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Originally Posted by Charlee

The feed dogs drop too!! :) Does your machine have a manual with it?

no, it didn't come with the manual, just the presser feet, but i did download it for free from the singer site

10-01-2010, 08:46 PM

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fabric_fancy

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Originally Posted by Mariposa

Wow! What a great find! What's her name-?

i haven't name her yet.

i'm thinking an irish name because the lady who gave it to me is irish.

does any one know some nice irish names?

10-01-2010, 08:48 PM

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craftybear

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cool vintage sewing machine, thanks for sharing with us

10-01-2010, 09:31 PM

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Gramyx7

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Thats the year I was born. !!! I wonder if oil would help me.. ha Great find.. How lucky you are to have that.. :)

10-01-2010, 10:04 PM

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vintagemotif

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You are going to fall in love with this machine and as you do the right name will come to you. Great find!
Enjoy!

10-01-2010, 10:18 PM

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Kitsapquilter

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Nice machine...how about your name "wild Irish Rose".

10-01-2010, 10:30 PM

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wvdek

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Lucky you! Just a good cleaning and oiling ans she should be good as new.
I have the same cabinet. Yours looks darker, but still the same. My mom bought it new around 1961 or 1962. I have her old planter and a new runner on it. Wish I had the stool that goes with it.
Enjoy your finds.

10-01-2010, 10:48 PM

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Gramof6

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The price cannot be beat! A wonderful machine. I hope you make many gorgeous projects with it. Enjoy!

10-02-2010, 12:29 AM

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Annaquilts

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I just bought a 201 and put it in my treadle table as the motor was broke on it. I think you will realy like it. Sofar I am pretty impressed adn i think you will be too.