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Digest of postings from Monday, September 20, 1999
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From: "Bonnie"
Subject: A realist's opinion
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 09:45:08 -0500
Ref. Sewing box from coffin top.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=165237329
I knew as soon as I saw this ad that there would be various views
posted...well here's mine. When something is in my possession, i.e. I own
it or consider myself the steward of it, I make the decisions as to its
fate. Believing that every item should remain as it was sent out from the
factory makes history a static thing. It isn't. Real people use up,
recycle (or coggle), and live.
I have turned down the purchase of machines, antiques, etc. because some
well meaning soul "ruined" it in my opinion by refinishing, "restoring,"
etc. My decision, end of story. Sometimes I shake my head in disbelief
that anyone could do certain things, but it would be a bit conceited of me
to complain that THEY ruined it for ME as the item was never mine, I only
wished to acquire it! Yes, I too suffer from that dreadful, end of the 20th
Century malady, Acquisitionitis.
I am an informed collector of a wide variety of items, but please don't call
me a "serious collector"! IMHO that phrase is an oxymoron. I do this for
fun, if I want to be serious, I'll start working on my will. Heaven knows I
can't die intestate. My relatives might make lamps out of all my machines
and send my Hall china to the Thrift Store!
Realizing this is my opinion....
Bonnie
Near but not inside Leavenworth
The quilters on the list might enjoy our guild's new web page:
www.geocities.com/patchworkofsisters
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From: JPPOLLY@aol.com
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 09:50:23 EDT
Subject: Re: Bobbin Case Problem
Graham,thanks for the suggestion about returning repro bobbin case for FW but
it was purchased years ago in FL by my daughter and I didn't know any better
about the poor fit, being new to FWs. It is usable just a bother to have to
be so carefull with it. However, the problem is about to be solved, I hope.
One of the other lister offered me an original case and it is on the way. I
am becoming much better educated these days thanks to this list and TO.
Polly in Western Colorado
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Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 15:09:09 -0400
From: "Chris P. Vagtborg" <71155.1072@compuserve.com>
Subject: FW Fanatics for 9/16/99
Hi All!
Just back from our annual trek down to QuiltFest in Jacksonville FL and
I had to post to tell you about the two notable machines I saw "first
hand".
A black 1928 Standard Sewhandy in C.8 condition complete with case,
lift-out tray, attachments, instruction booklet, keys, etc. Beautiful
machine.
For newbies, this is the machine that Singer based the FW design on. The
Singer engineers made several changes (improvements) and introduced
the FW at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933...
And, tada, a 1938 Military FW! This is the machine with the black crinkle
finish (Parkerized, aka "Godzilla") and the three grooves on the front and
back of the bed and the faceplate.
I have never seen either of these machines up close and extend my
deep felt thanks to my FW bud Clyde Hopper of FL for bringing them to
our booth and letting me use them in my FW history presentations.
Next year, I've been promised an *extremely rare* Brazilian FW to
display...
These are the machines that were decorated by the maker and included
his/her initials...
Also saw a 1910 #66-1 treadle machine. The SM was 'ok' but the light
oak 7-drawer treadle cabinet was to die for. It is the best condition
cabinet I've ever seen. Very few dings, scratches, or marks of any kind. The
detailing of the wood was perfect as was the veneer...
and I did manage to sell two 221 machines - a 1934, a '38
as well as a '54 222k. And came home with 7 'new' machines
to play with... Connie sold 1200+ fat quarters...
Thanks and regards to all, Chris on St. Simons Is. GA where we're still
unpacking from Floyd's close brush...
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From: "Bonnie"
Subject: Misdirected Post about Coffin Top to Sewing Box
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 19:09:40 -0500
I apologize for my misdirected post about the coffin top turned into a
sewing box that is listed on Ebay. This is being discussed on the ISMACS
page and I mistakenly sent my comments to the FWF list.
Bonnie
Near but not inside Leavenworth
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Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 18:08:53 -0400
Subject: Pfaff 561
From: "mary richards"
To Captn. Dick...did you get a manual with it? I have a model 563 and have
no idea how to thread it or put oil in the reservoir. I know alot goes in
there because it leaked out of something all the way home. Any help will be
appreciated. It looks like a good industrial machine for sewing tarps, etc.
Thanks, mary
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From: "ray & sue"
Subject: singer 66 questions and requests
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 21:09:49 -0700
Can someone please tell me which singer oil can came with the 66 in the
early 30's. Also, does someone have a 66-? manual that would be dated '33
or '34. How about a green singer box with the # 120607 on it. As you can
see, I'm trying very hard to make this project as original as I can and
would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks.
Sue
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