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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Did I, Or Didn’t I?

I walked past this lovely “Bel Air” two-toned 301 Beauty 3 days in a row .

I kept thinking someone was going to snatch her up --- but no one did!

Isn’t she purty????

And ---

Well ---

Yes, I did!

34 comments:

  1. YAY!!! Congratulations from BelAir!

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  2. I'm so glad you did!

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  3. Anonymous2:26 PM EDT

    I knew you would! You are going to love her! I inherited mine and love using it to piece. When I found out I could lower the feed dogs I even did some free motion quilting!
    Sue
    sullivan36@sbcglobal.net

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  4. Anonymous2:33 PM EDT

    Oh I was drooling over her but passed ...congrats and so glad she found a good home...
    Angee

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  5. SCORE! My DD and I have a SOS club, Save Our Singers. I have five 401s. I sew on the one I bought when expecting her 52+ years ago!

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  6. Good choice! The machine wanted you to adopt her... ;)

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  7. Congratulations! I've always wanted one of those.

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  8. Oh! Lucky you! That is one of several I'm keeping my eyes open for myself. Enjoy!

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  9. Cindy, The Purple Quilter3:33 PM EDT

    She was irresistible! Congrats!

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  10. Surprise! Surprise! Congratulations.

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  11. Hi Bonnie,
    nothing else expected *g*
    Aren't we all still "hunters and collectors" like in the very beginning of human being? Just other objects now adays *lol*
    Gratulations
    xxx Doris

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  12. Anonymous4:11 PM EDT

    3 days, it was meant to be! I think, the gentleman in Anthony, Florida had another magenta machine. Suzanne in Maine

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  13. Anonymous4:13 PM EDT

    oops..and would her nam be ' Belle " Suzanne in Maine

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  14. Wow, that is the one! I almost purchased that machine on Friday while at the show but I was on a bus trip and was worried about how I'd get her home and if she would fit in my 15-91 sewing cabinet. I'm so glad you bought the machine because I know she now has a good home, will be much loved and well used! Congrats. What is her name?
    Gail in VA

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  15. I knew you couldn't leave her there!!! Way to go!

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  16. Bonnie--the official Singer designation for the 2-tone machine was LBOW (pronounced "elbow"). It stands for Light Brown &Oyster White. I learned this on the Vintage Singer Yahoo list.

    Sue in Marion, IN
    Home of the Quilters'Hall of Fame

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  17. WOW! A 301?? I'm impressed. I love it. Another one for your collection!!

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  19. You won't be sorry. I have one that was my Mother's and I love to sew on it! Happy stitching!

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  20. Are ya sure it is a she..looks like it should be named Buddy...

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  21. I ~love~ my 301 and am delighted you bought her. She's a beaut and will work HARD for you.

    Lucy (in IN)

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  22. Anonymous5:38 PM EDT

    I don't know if it was reading about your older Singer machines or a quilting forum that I go to, but I kept reading about how the 301 was a real workhorse. I decided that I needed one. I kept an eye out on eBay and bought one. I love it. Glad you gave this beauty a new home.
    cindy

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  23. What makes the machine a 301 or a 401? I have one that looks much like this (currently at my daughter's house) I would have bought it around 1962 or 1963.

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    1. 301 is a straight stitch only machine, the 401 is a zig zag machine with built in stitches and cams to do more decorative stitches. I have both and they are both great machines

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  24. Congratulations!!! Hope you enjoy many hrs. of sewing time with your new purchase.

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  25. Ahhh, the advantages of driving. . .

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  26. Congrats on your new purchase! I had a feeling that you we're going to buy it! Enjoy!

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  27. Hey, I recognize that tag! Did you buy her from Pennsylvania Quilter?

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  28. I own one as well. I'm glad you adopted her.

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  29. 8 am so happy for y0u!

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  30. Yes! I knew you would...and I keep telling myself 11 accordians are enough...but if I say that perfect 12th one...hmmmm

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  31. Good for you! I always wonder how much weight Shamu gains with each trip- and I do not mean YOU!
    What vintage or antique machine do you dream of finding? Of acquiring? BTW- how is the repair/replacement of your flames 221 going?

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