Featherweight Fanatics Archives
2004
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.FeatherWeightFanatics.com/fwf -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Featherweight Fanatics A Service of Sue Traudt's Valley Brook Botanicals Digest of postings from Monday, January 26, 2004 Welcome to all our new members! To post a message - send it to: FWFanatics@ttsw.com To post a message to the For sale list - sent it to: FWForSale@ttsw.com To pay dues http://ttsw.com/JoinLists.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- From: Lkcover@aol.com Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 00:46:42 EST Subject: Re: quilting cruises Hi Feathers~ To Gayle DeForest and others curious about if quilting cruises are any fun or not. I got home last night after 10 days in Hawaii with a wonderful group of quilters from all over the world who sailed from island to island on the Norwegian Star cruise ship. I had the very best time ever. First of all, even though it was the rainy season there, it only rained one afternoon. The days were in the 80s and mostly sunny. Lucky us! The teachers were of the highest caliber like Alex Anderson, Elly Sienkiewicz, Joen Wolfrom, Sue Nickels, and a few others. We only quilted when we were at sea. In port there were dozens of excursions to take part in. On board there were more activities than anyone could possibly do. I chose sitting by the pool with a book for the most part when we were at sea. So, the question being, was I bored?? NO WAY! My roommate was a gal from Montana who has now become my new best friend. I have even talked her into becoming a FW owner. Sewing machines were provided for the classes so there was no need to risk traveling with our beloved FWs. I would do a cruise again in a heart beat. My roommate has already signed up for the next cruise going to Alaska ( in the summer!) and I just have to check my calendar and will be making my reservation too. From Linda , who is tanned and relaxed, but now hovering near the fireplace in damp and cold Modesto, CA -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- From: Joyzquilter@aol.com Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 16:54:57 EST Subject: Posting Hi from the sunny part of the US. I just got another (my sixth) new FW AG serial number with the scroll face plate and chrome wheel. I have been looking at/bidding on 38/40 machines for those features, and am thrilled to finally own one. I was surprised to learn when I called Singer that it's birthday is actually in 1946??? Apparently one of the first out of the gate after the war? The original type I case is in fantastic condition with almost no wear at all. Best of all, it has no odor. But inside the case, at the site of each brad or screw or whatever they are, there is a small amount of goldish yellow waxy type substance. I would like to remove it so it doesn't smear onto anything, but should I? Does anyone know what it is? I detailed the sewing machine and it looks pretty good. Although, I am wondering about applying new decals on the front of the machine. Would they match the old decals or would I have to replace all the decals on the machine? Have never tried this before. Would appreciate your opinions on these two questions!! Love this site!! Fellow FW lover! Joy -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- From: Ajcjsaus@aol.com Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:54:10 EST Subject: Re: FW Fanatics 1/24/2004 I have a 301 and I didn't know the feeddogs drop. How do you do this? Thanks in advance!! Alice -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- From: Birdlegs03@aol.com Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:17:02 EST Subject: new 301 Hi all, Thank you for all the people who wrote me about 301's and available parts/manuals. I'm happy to learn that the 301 is a powerful machine, gear driven as opposed to belt driven, and can drop the feed dogs, which is good for free-motion quilting. It's a 16 pound aluminum machine, lightweight but not as lightweight as the FW. It's a great straight stitcher! And it fits perfectly in an extra carry-on flight bag I had. Mindy, in Maryland with 6 inches of snow, procrastinating digging out.... =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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