tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post1965460761617128399..comments2024-03-29T08:09:15.265-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: It’s Raining ((Machines!))Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-76043838144632394662012-03-31T19:31:55.207-04:002012-03-31T19:31:55.207-04:00Have you named the grey wizard yet? I vote for Ha...Have you named the grey wizard yet? I vote for Harry or Gandalf the Grey. ;)Tina in NJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91807805715443798742012-03-31T10:43:41.138-04:002012-03-31T10:43:41.138-04:00another thing to check is whether the little finge...another thing to check is whether the little finger in the bobbin assembly is in the groove. You would have to look at it to understand but a friend was having problems with one she purchased and that was one of the two problems she had and easily fixed. Her other problem was that someone had tightened the screw holding the tension assembly so tight, I couldn't even turn it.3 kats and a kwiltrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404680509184814698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-66485844589989058042012-03-31T07:23:05.234-04:002012-03-31T07:23:05.234-04:00I sincerely hope that you did not discuss any of t...I sincerely hope that you did not discuss any of this in front of Barbie because I just know that she would be broken hearted to know that Ken was left there by himself and even his friend deserted him. Too sad.Marie-Louise in Virginia Beachhttp://www.barclaycottage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-89965772394231602582012-03-31T06:26:48.362-04:002012-03-31T06:26:48.362-04:00I also vote for you to go back and get Ken! He jus...I also vote for you to go back and get Ken! He just needs a lube job!!<br />I love older machines...I have my mother's Singer 401A, and she's still a dream! <br />Hey, what about naming him Mr. Wizard, after the original TV show? It's in the right era!<br />You go, girl!!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16508223947545106539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-54320744482970274432012-03-31T03:29:00.716-04:002012-03-31T03:29:00.716-04:00You are just so funny! You had me cracking up als...You are just so funny! You had me cracking up also! I look forward to your blog everyday...Marilyn and Barbie are beautiful...Wiz looks a little like a "bad boy"...uh oh!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159201303443543358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-43762085692577371432012-03-31T01:50:10.623-04:002012-03-31T01:50:10.623-04:00Yeah,good idea... how many patches do you have?Yeah,good idea... how many patches do you have?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-22177947340123499942012-03-30T23:38:21.582-04:002012-03-30T23:38:21.582-04:00oh goodness I have a Ken but not the pink sisters....oh goodness I have a Ken but not the pink sisters. <br />My Ken works just great. <br />I also have two featherweights and a treadle and all machines work. I have two machines that do not work. Newer than the old ones that do work. I have a new Elna that I like OK but sew more on the Featherweight because I take it to places with me to sew.<br />Bonnie you liked my pretty blue featherweight last year at the workshop in Austin.<br />DorothyDorothy Mathesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353546725820007288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-59304145437825661352012-03-30T23:09:26.026-04:002012-03-30T23:09:26.026-04:00I would pick up any machine I found for $30 also! ...I would pick up any machine I found for $30 also! Lucky you. I know of a few Featherweight 'hoarders'. I just want ONE, I'm not greedy. Have fun in Iowa.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-41350921953799388992012-03-30T22:26:45.591-04:002012-03-30T22:26:45.591-04:00LOL Just use the patch!LOL Just use the patch!Deenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-33094980699721744342012-03-30T20:58:14.439-04:002012-03-30T20:58:14.439-04:00Bonnie, I loved this post, and your sense of humor...Bonnie, I loved this post, and your sense of humor. My last acquisition, from a yard sale last summer was a Kenmore in the cabinet with a knee "peddle". It has set until this past week when I cleaned it all up, oiled it and set to work. What a dream to sew on!!! It is soooo quiet and stitches so well. This machine became number 10, which includes a 1911 treadle, a serger and the long arm, but does not include the Janome Sewing with Hello Kitty I purchased for my grand daughter's future sewing lessons.<br /><br />My DH has nothing to say to me about these, especially when I look at his antique gun collection!! What's good for the gander or something like that!! :>)<br /><br />Glad you and your bags made it to IA. Have a great time.<br />Faye in MaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-9679082567324172722012-03-30T20:47:32.671-04:002012-03-30T20:47:32.671-04:00You go girl, they all need good homes and tender l...You go girl, they all need good homes and tender loving care!!<br />Faye in MaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17981669253548906712012-03-30T19:31:52.155-04:002012-03-30T19:31:52.155-04:00Love your posts & you inspire me daily. My fi...Love your posts & you inspire me daily. My first machine was a Morse 4400 Fotomatic some 20+ years ago and I still sew on it. It runs like a champ and like you said, sews thru multiple layers of denim like a dream. Even though I've added to the sewing machine collection over the years, I just can't part with it or my Grandmother's Singer 601.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-47202697444244998222012-03-30T18:21:47.254-04:002012-03-30T18:21:47.254-04:00Too funny! Now we all know what happened to Ken.....Too funny! Now we all know what happened to Ken....gained weight and started smoking! :) It's tough to walk away from a machine, isn't it. I've heard those old Kenmore's are awesome machines though....just sayin'.mtquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416801244347996555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-56096834841956710712012-03-30T18:05:17.839-04:002012-03-30T18:05:17.839-04:00I want to know how many machines you own! You make...I want to know how many machines you own! You make me laugh every day!<br />BTW What DH doesn't know won't hurt him. Would he even notice? Just say "OH that's been around a long time." Do not say "That's been around here a long time" because that would be a lie.LOL LOL LOL .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-88491928918019110532012-03-30T17:55:43.949-04:002012-03-30T17:55:43.949-04:00Your post had me in stitches. :)
I have just order...Your post had me in stitches. :)<br />I have just ordered the new Janome Horizon. <br />I have a Pfaff, a Singer hand crank and a Singer feather weight. <br />Hubby not impressed. <br />Enjoy them. <br />Please PLEASE tell us how many you own.Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890150929382264192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-48708155434194784102012-03-30T17:29:47.829-04:002012-03-30T17:29:47.829-04:00Pretty soon DH isn't going to let you out of t...Pretty soon DH isn't going to let you out of the house....because every time you leave you come back with another sewing machine. It WAS lucky though that you decided to stop at the sale and that there was a machine with the exact seam guide you needed. Must have been kismet or something.QuiltinLibraryLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392850776832804028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-25124438856511371732012-03-30T17:02:08.656-04:002012-03-30T17:02:08.656-04:00It would appear that you are busted....... Good th...It would appear that you are busted....... Good thing you are in Iowa. LOLIowa Comforthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087409605873011255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-32792477693215310202012-03-30T16:53:11.603-04:002012-03-30T16:53:11.603-04:00Yes, but this was $30!! Not breaking the bank!Yes, but this was $30!! Not breaking the bank!Bonnie K. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-82042673538645328622012-03-30T16:43:21.614-04:002012-03-30T16:43:21.614-04:00You are a real HOOT! I just love reading your blo...You are a real HOOT! I just love reading your blog!Donna Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03175870735054586492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-35647682644070758712012-03-30T16:37:04.306-04:002012-03-30T16:37:04.306-04:00TOO FUNNY! Next time you try to tell me that I don...TOO FUNNY! Next time you try to tell me that I don't NEED a particular machine, I'll have to remind you of all your recent acquisitions. I don't suppose you are willing to divulge exactly HOW MANY machines you now own??? Nah...not asking.Randy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-87388014689206942012012-03-30T16:28:41.894-04:002012-03-30T16:28:41.894-04:00All Featherweight-Wanntabee Owners! Never ever pa...All Featherweight-Wanntabee Owners! Never ever pass one up --- even if it doesn't work! Many folks have put the tension spring etc back onto the machine incorrectly, for one thing. Another is the GREASE in those machines tends to congeal. Making them almost seem like they will not start, or go very slow at first. You warm the grease by running the machine. DO NOT DO THIS IN FRONT OF THE SELLER. You want to buy as cheaply as you can. Remember too, two or more non-working Featherweights can be cannibalized into ONE working machine if it comes that.<br /><br />Alot of folks have NO idea how to clean or test a machine. Alos, those sewing machine motors are still very much available, for most makes.<br /><br />Good luck on your Featherweight hunt!!!!<br /><br />Thumbgs up<br />JulieinTNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-72734506237450421282012-03-30T16:19:53.073-04:002012-03-30T16:19:53.073-04:00Bonnie my friend, I think it's time we find yo...Bonnie my friend, I think it's time we find you a 12-step (or would that be 12-stitch??) program.... ;)<br /><br />-Melinda E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-86070291375049419342012-03-30T16:17:31.186-04:002012-03-30T16:17:31.186-04:00I am reasonably happy with my new Pfaff but I woul...I am reasonably happy with my new Pfaff but I would love a Baby Elna to take with me for workshops.<br />Then I would be done.<br />I did have 3 sewing machines but sold one & one is in storage.<br />I am staggered by the person with 28!!<br />How do you use them & store them all?? Mind you I would not say no to a few more toy machines. LOL.<br />Cheers<br />Lush<br />PS: Mind you Ken looks a little 70's sleazy to mediegoagogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802109001764598138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-71845366106742415362012-03-30T15:45:38.318-04:002012-03-30T15:45:38.318-04:00Well I guess now I will have to start scouring eba...Well I guess now I will have to start scouring ebay and yard sales for a crocked seam guide for my lefty Marge! Love Marilyn's friend... Is it Joe (Dimaggio)?Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07085797856775645683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-52637583094478853602012-03-30T15:25:34.178-04:002012-03-30T15:25:34.178-04:00I like tuning in each day to find out what adventu...I like tuning in each day to find out what adventure you are onto or into now. Love your sense of humour too. I am hoping a little singer featherweight finds me some day. That is a dream find for me.<br />Scrappy Nanna in CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com