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Digest of postings from Friday, September 17, 1999
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From: "Zoback"
Subject: Quilt Show
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 18:24:43 -0400
Hi Everybody, My mom and I headed off for the Fort Washington Quilt show and I got to see the "Oval FW repro. table" in person and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!! What a beautiful job and I think much nicer than the original!!!!!!!!!
I'd like to thank everyone who came to my rescue for the missing bobbin winder and bottom metal plate my little centennial FW she is complete now and sews great!!!!!!!!
Thanks frish in south jersey.......home of the dairy cow............moo
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From: "Jacqueline Burnom"
Subject: Bed Cover for 66
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 19:41:16 -0500
Greetings All!
I am in need of 2 bed covers or bobbin covers for a 66. Please email me if you have any available. Also can you tell me how to put the cover on the machine? I took one off another 66 and now I can not get it back on.
Thanks
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From: "Jim Maynes"
Subject: Good Luck
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 20:18:17 -0500
Hello All You FW's,
I've been reading the newsletter for about a month now. I heard about the 221 at a needlework gathering in Liberty, MO and stupid me, I thought I could go out and buy one off a store shelf. Imagine how disappointed I was when I found out that they were "hard to find." So, I found an ad in a quilting magazine and called. The man was "willing" to part with one for ONLY $450! I bought it and it came in pretty good shape. I was happy with it, but every now and then I get a little tingle from it when I touch the bed part and am sewing. What's that about?
During this time my Mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer and I lived at the hospital all summer until she came home to live with us. She was here four days and passed away. We took her to her hometown for burial and that's where my brother lives. We were in his house one night and I mentioned that I needed a table to sew on with my new 221. No one knew what a 221 was and they were unimpressed that I had one. But, my brother said, "I've got Grandma's old table out there in the other room just piled with old paint cans. If you replace it with a cheap card table, you can have it." I tried hard to control myself--I didn't even jump up to go see it. I didn't want to tip my hand--my brother is not known for his generosity. Then, he said, "I've got her old machine, too. I don't want it. It's just in the way. Do you want it? It's a
great big thing." So, he went into the closet and found the case. When he brought it out, I couldn't believe my eyes--it was a 221 in perfect condition. It looks like no one has ever used it! I took the machine with me that night back to the hotel and the next day I had been to Wal-Mart, bought a $20.00 card table, and exchanged it for the 221 table, which had one minor scratch. My Grandma's name was Eva, so just what I call the machine!
So, for anyone who is having trouble finding a FW that you can afford, there do seem to be some undiscovered gems out there. Don't give up
Vicki Maynes in Missouri
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From: KeGaR@aol.com
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 12:32:33 EDT
Subject: Re: Riddle for the stand gurus
Hi,
I just looked at Capt's web pages of the decals & stands. There's more there
than the last time I looked!
The Queen Ann electric "parlor" cabinet is like the one we have with the 201
in it.
Gail R.
in NE Wis.
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From: LindaBKM@aol.com
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 01:50:45 EDT
Subject: Copy of 301A book
Hi everyone. I am in need of a copy of the instruction book for the 301-A.
Does anyone have one that is willing to copy it and sell it to me? Also,
what is the difference between the 301 and 301A? I was just given the 301A
by my grandmother who may have used the machine only a dozen times. So it's
in very good condition but for the scratches left on the back of the machine
by the foot-peddle holder in the case. This has been a VERY good year for
me, my 50th. A friend found a 221 for me at a quilt show in 8 condition (
yeah, I paid top price), but now I have my grandmother's 301A. I know how
lucky I am and I did wish for both: the FW and something that belongs to my
grandmother that turned out to be the 301. She is alive and kicking at 92,
but cleaning out the house to make life less complicated. I am definately
doing the happy dance.
Linda
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Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 22:33:05 -0700
From: socks
Subject: scrolled face plates
Hi Feathers!
I am in need of a couple of scrolled faceplates for singer FW's. Not
the AD type but the AF style. If any of you have one or more you can
sell please contact me.
Now this request will bring a loud howling of laughter from most of you
but I am looking for a near mint Singer FW - AG series Blackside. If
anyone has one and is willing to sell it please contact me.
Thanks!!
Barb Childs
P.S. Thank you to each person who wrote me regarding the cleaning and
polishing of FW's!! I loved hearing from you and appreciate your
willingness to share information. If I can ever be of any help to any
of you I certainly will!!
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From: "ray & sue"
Subject: answer needed....in a hurry please
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 21:57:08 -0700
A featherweight table is going at an auction tomorrow (Sat.) but I'm not
sure if it's an 'original'. I heard that there were several models made.
Can't find a stamped number but it might have been refinished. The top
isn't veneer, it's very old plywood looking. The insert fits exactly as
well as the old featherweight that's going with it. It has original bracket
to hold machine. The insert also has an underside that I haven't seen, but
then this is only the second I've seen. It has an x that extends from end
to end with a 'bent handle' (for lack of better description) in the middle
that you have to turn slightly to undo the insert. Make sense? The legs
are square wood and both the edge and legs are dark brown, as is the top.
Maybe the top just has the veneer missing??? The hardware on the legs are
what I've seen in pictures of an original. The underside of the insert just
looks like it might have been the first
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From: "Bill Mitchell"
Subject: Scarce Lately
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 23:59:58 -0700
To All My FIne Feathered Friends:
I have been standing back lately, because due to the higher cost of living,
I had to go back to work full time in real estate. I must say that I was
lacking the confidence to return, since so many things have changed, and I
had lost the eyesight in my left eye, as so many of you know. I mostly
lacked confidence to return to the business rat race. BUT, with the help of
MaryJane and our evening walking friend, Mary Pat, they get the credit for
giving me the motivation and the enthusiasm and support to give it a try.
Well, I started September 1. In my first seven days, I listed a $625,000
home and sold a $518,500 home. The listing is predicted to sell very soon by
the others in my new office. The average sale of a home in La Jolla is
$1,000,000. Some of those homes have featherweights, too. The new office is
located on Wall Street in the heart of La Jolla. I cannot begin to tell you
how young, worthwhile and enjoyable I feel back in the race for wealth. I am
taking it more easy now, though, and not letting things get me down. I still
manage to get up early Saturday mornings and rush out to garage and estate
sales before reporting in to the office.
Still have my antenae up for sewing machines. In fact, when I go to the
garage sales, I am asking if they are planning on selling their homes. It
really pays to have a good wife and a good friend who will encourage you to
get out and live again. I feel so much better, and I had to share this with
my friends.
Bill Mitchell in San Diego (La Jolla)
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