tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post4233460897599860648..comments2024-03-29T06:10:21.932-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: iPhone-o-Gram! Live from Rhode Island!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-869164217321530192012-04-11T21:55:41.675-04:002012-04-11T21:55:41.675-04:00My youngest daughter now sews on that very machine...My youngest daughter now sews on that very machine that I passed on to her a few years back!<br />Kathy MarloweAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-21300389740807710322012-04-11T15:24:59.909-04:002012-04-11T15:24:59.909-04:00I don't remember how many women I taught to us...I don't remember how many women I taught to use that machine! That was back when Sears was a powerhouse for sewing machines. I would love to look at the model number (thinking it would be the 158.1430) if it is the first free arm they made. I have its big sister the 19412 that I put into lay away in 1979. The head finally ran out of warrenty but it is still my "bestest" friend machine. (I worked for Sears back then and taught new owners how to use their machines. Have had a long love affair with Kenmore sewing machines.)<br />Bev (kwiltpharm@aol.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-76348564698281214542012-04-11T12:29:45.132-04:002012-04-11T12:29:45.132-04:00Like most everyone else, that machine was a gift f...Like most everyone else, that machine was a gift from my husband for our anniversary (can't remember which one). With 2 small boys at that time I need something that would sew through lots of denim. Still have the Kenmore (have added a Jenome and a 1936 Singer) and use it often. I am clurious too as to what price was on it.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587712650145168495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-70725877047154161942012-04-10T23:25:43.552-04:002012-04-10T23:25:43.552-04:00That is the same machine I got at a garage sale a ...That is the same machine I got at a garage sale a few years back. I use it a lot to do piecing with as the stitch is nice and I can leave it set up in my storage building/ sewing room.Dorothy Mathesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353546725820007288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62693682665453494992012-04-10T23:04:45.118-04:002012-04-10T23:04:45.118-04:00I too have that machine. It was my 2nd Kenmore af...I too have that machine. It was my 2nd Kenmore after we got married. I have done everything from heirloom double needle work to men's suits to upholstery on that machine and it is still going strong. I mostly keep it by the longarm for repairing customer's quilts, but when I need to do work with invisible thread or perfect buttonholes, it is my go-to machine. The ability to release the pressure on the presser foot is great. My first Kenmore went to my daughter, who gave it to her friend, who gave it to.... These machines just do not die.phxquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376378569705132444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-15690045311560255722012-04-10T22:47:26.365-04:002012-04-10T22:47:26.365-04:00I had (have) that exact machine, too! We were ver...I had (have) that exact machine, too! We were very close for very many years. I even made my wedding dress on it.Quiltbirdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10179973908047256241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-49561476573309823682012-04-10T20:23:35.988-04:002012-04-10T20:23:35.988-04:00Can u pass on the location of the vintage machinec...Can u pass on the location of the vintage machinecdealer in ri<br />I am in ma and would love a source<br />Sharonsharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437312610554947141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-8114776652821645372012-04-10T20:23:19.141-04:002012-04-10T20:23:19.141-04:00Can u pass on the location of the vintage machinec...Can u pass on the location of the vintage machinecdealer in ri<br />I am in ma and would love a source<br />Sharonsharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437312610554947141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-70520524167160386242012-04-10T19:17:23.168-04:002012-04-10T19:17:23.168-04:00Me too! that Kenmore was a birthday gift from my ...Me too! that Kenmore was a birthday gift from my husband way back when he was working at Sears. It still goes strong, above all others my favorite.Midge E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13091369320353846078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-67954851515638538372012-04-10T19:13:41.201-04:002012-04-10T19:13:41.201-04:00I have two of those machines and Love them. They ...I have two of those machines and Love them. They are real work horses and I won't trade them for a new fancy electronic machine for nothing :)marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788813592882858065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-65208426080203023872012-04-10T19:09:26.031-04:002012-04-10T19:09:26.031-04:00I have one of these machines that is all original....I have one of these machines that is all original. Didn't know I was sitting on a gold mine. Guess she will have to stay with the others. She has sewn most everything.Joan in coastal MShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052150089230014499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-26202742563485266372012-04-10T18:31:07.930-04:002012-04-10T18:31:07.930-04:00is that a Kenmore sewing machine? It looks a lot ...is that a Kenmore sewing machine? It looks a lot like my mom's sewing machine that she quilted this quilt on: http://www.cascadequilts.com/2012/02/moms-wrapped-in-red-quilt.html and http://www.cascadequilts.com/2012/02/moms-quilting.html (although she pieced it on her featherweight)Cascade Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341289311392432737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-63167806074621625962012-04-10T16:25:44.135-04:002012-04-10T16:25:44.135-04:00I have that machine! I bought it brand new when i ...I have that machine! I bought it brand new when i got pregnant so i could be a good mom and make baby clothes...(that didnt last long)<br />I have a couple machines now that cost way more than my Kenmore but NONE do a better satin stitch than my trusty Kenmore. And IT WEIGHS A TON!deb poole aka The Barefoot Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771979773156872229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-76539891720596737292012-04-10T16:03:27.098-04:002012-04-10T16:03:27.098-04:00My Kenmore was an early graduation gift from my Me...My Kenmore was an early graduation gift from my Memere. Enjoy my home state, Bonnie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10258304774310026242012-04-10T15:49:16.644-04:002012-04-10T15:49:16.644-04:00OMG! That was the first machine I bought with my f...OMG! That was the first machine I bought with my first paycheck! Wish I still had it too :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12064875863529706688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-56055428024743694742012-04-10T15:36:02.440-04:002012-04-10T15:36:02.440-04:00I received that machine for my 16th birthday (1974...I received that machine for my 16th birthday (1974). Made a TON of clothes on it. Sometime after I got married I got a different machine taht turned out to be a piece of junk. Don't remember what happened to the Kenmore, maybe sold it at a garage sale.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994512730067209626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-8905595636195793882012-04-10T15:15:49.431-04:002012-04-10T15:15:49.431-04:00Adding to my previous comment. Looks like there ar...Adding to my previous comment. Looks like there are a lot of us out there. And my machine was also a gift from my husband. Back then I sewed almost all the clothes for my daughter's and myself so it got lots of use. <br /><br />CaroleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-18631525054270309262012-04-10T15:14:43.369-04:002012-04-10T15:14:43.369-04:00Yikes,I have that machine also. She is my 'if...Yikes,I have that machine also. She is my 'if everything else fails' machine. She is usually covered and at rest,but she does see the light of day once in awhile.<br />Roxie in Ks<br />wstismyname@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-85459319325118721312012-04-10T15:12:46.248-04:002012-04-10T15:12:46.248-04:00That's my machine! Technically it's in my ...That's my machine! Technically it's in my daughter's possession right now but she never uses it so I guess it's still mine. Do you still have yours? It's a great machine and I have a feeling it will outlast my current computerized machine with its plastic parts.<br /><br />CaroleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-13809372631338516952012-04-10T15:12:09.618-04:002012-04-10T15:12:09.618-04:00That's my machine, too. It was a big purchase ...That's my machine, too. It was a big purchase by my husband and me the first year we were married! The only criteria back then was that it had to sew through enough layers of denim to hem jeans! Even though I graduated to a Bernina 10 years ago, I still keep 'old faithful' and loan her out to learners. Love how so many of these stories connect.memckee2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09540352945072100723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-56965613157935904712012-04-10T14:54:57.674-04:002012-04-10T14:54:57.674-04:00I have that Kenmore too. Her name is Peggy because...I have that Kenmore too. Her name is Peggy because my quilting friend Peggy gifted her to me when I moved from CA to TN. The machine had been a gift from her husband many years before. I use it to quilt after I piece on my Featherweight. My repairman said it's a sturdy machine and to hang onto it and I could sew anything I want to on it.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061903438774193225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-63003665461620813322012-04-10T14:54:35.927-04:002012-04-10T14:54:35.927-04:00I have that Kenmore too. Her name is Peggy because...I have that Kenmore too. Her name is Peggy because my quilting friend Peggy gifted her to me when I moved from CA to TN. The machine had been a gift from her husband many years before. I use it to quilt after I piece on my Featherweight. My repairman said it's a sturdy machine and to hang onto it and I could sew anything I want to on it.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061903438774193225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-73450800165384718382012-04-10T14:53:25.621-04:002012-04-10T14:53:25.621-04:00Lordy after reading all these posts over again we...Lordy after reading all these posts over again we should st a club for this Machine!Jo Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637073741757956443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-24554760304044586552012-04-10T14:52:51.647-04:002012-04-10T14:52:51.647-04:00I have that Kenmore too. Her name is Peggy because...I have that Kenmore too. Her name is Peggy because my quilting friend Peggy gifted her to me when I moved from CA to TN. The machine had been a gift from her husband many years before. I use it to quilt after I piece on my Featherweight. My repairman said it's a sturdy machine and to hang onto it and I could sew anything I want to on it.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061903438774193225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58861173478076580372012-04-10T14:50:51.375-04:002012-04-10T14:50:51.375-04:00That machine and my Mom's 201 are always in or...That machine and my Mom's 201 are always in or underway on something! And think about it,,,,you don't have to worry about over heating the motherboard if you are working too hard! Yes give me the Old reliable s<3<br /><br />!Jo Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637073741757956443noreply@blogger.com