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    Search: Posts Made By: Suzi
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    Forum: Main
    01-18-2015, 06:25 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 979
    Posted By Suzi

    I would go with red as white will leap out at you...

    I would go with red as white will leap out at you when the quilt is reversed ----- it won't be as dramatic on the front side because red is already there ............ Good luck and please post ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-08-2014, 04:49 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 1,050
    Posted By Suzi

    Need help with old machine ............

    Just picked up an old New Willard machine this afternoon (minus it's belt). Hubby rigged a belt for it out of leather which sure isn't going to last too long and even though I have several new...
    Forum: Main
    03-06-2013, 05:30 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 11,538
    Posted By Suzi

    I would REALLY like to know if poly batting does...

    I would REALLY like to know if poly batting does disintegrate??? If anyone knows the answer to this one - please enlighten me. I have several "older" quilts that have been passed down and all but...
    Forum: Main
    03-03-2013, 02:03 PM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 11,538
    Posted By Suzi

    Have found several ----- got them washed/dried...

    Have found several ----- got them washed/dried and then either repaired if damage was small or tore them apart and made a totally new quilt. Sure saves from having to buy fabric (expensive) and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-16-2012, 04:26 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,977
    Posted By Suzi

    Happens. I simply use a pair of cuticle scissors...

    Happens. I simply use a pair of cuticle scissors and cut away as much of the thread-web as possible and viola! it always just lifts out. Good luck .................
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-16-2012, 12:53 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 3,176
    Posted By Suzi

    I'm there! I have tried several times to run a...

    I'm there! I have tried several times to run a couple of my collectibles on CraigsList but chickened out at the last minute. I simply do NOT go look at advertised ones anymore ....... that really...
    Forum: Main
    10-09-2012, 01:34 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 5,852
    Posted By Suzi

    I have used dryer sheets (used) as foundations...

    I have used dryer sheets (used) as foundations for string blocks and they have worked beautifully. If your making smaller blocks this may be a idea for you ...............
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-08-2012, 05:07 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,484
    Posted By Suzi

    Got on your pony and go grab this one -------...

    Got on your pony and go grab this one ------- $25? There are many of them out there but few in that price range ..........
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-08-2012, 05:05 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 4,028
    Posted By Suzi

    I can never walk away from one that is unique to...

    I can never walk away from one that is unique to me .......... how did you do that? I understand the space issue as I'm sharing your boat with you ...........
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-04-2012, 04:36 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,279
    Posted By Suzi

    Yes, this is the start of a hoarding problem -...

    Yes, this is the start of a hoarding problem - but ---- do you really care? Enjoy yourselves and the heck with what the daughters say. We are in our mid-70's and have a whole bunch of...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-29-2012, 01:11 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,727
    Posted By Suzi

    Alot of the metal rods and thingies underneath...

    Alot of the metal rods and thingies underneath have "Singer" cast into them - not to mention "Singer" is all over the machine. There is no doubt what-so-ever that this is a Singer. Hope more folks...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-29-2012, 03:19 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,727
    Posted By Suzi

    Mine is NL-K 8017090 and I was told (by a Singer...

    Mine is NL-K 8017090 and I was told (by a Singer rep) that it was manufactured in the mid-90's. Supposedly the "N" prefix signifies "Nostalgia series". Enjoyed your blog, Vintage.Singers ---...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-28-2012, 11:21 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,727
    Posted By Suzi

    A picture of the one I just picked up -----...

    A picture of the one I just picked up ----- needless to say I'm tickled with her!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-28-2012, 04:43 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,727
    Posted By Suzi

    I just picked up one of those also --- brand new...

    I just picked up one of those also --- brand new and not even oiled (for Heaven's sake). Mine is in a bentwood case and weighs a ton. Pretty take off of the Sphinx decal and I found out that they...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-25-2012, 03:23 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,154
    Posted By Suzi

    Thanks, Charlee --- I have never been one to...

    Thanks, Charlee --- I have never been one to alter the appearance of any antique - preferring to leave things alone except for cleaning, thus preserving the memories that are stored therein (waxing...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-23-2012, 09:25 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,154
    Posted By Suzi

    Yes to the cleaning/oiling. When we first...

    Yes to the cleaning/oiling. When we first started on her the dogs were stuck in the down position so the mechanism that involves the stitch length/feed dogs height was oiled and scraped off (am sure...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-23-2012, 04:33 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,154
    Posted By Suzi

    The last patent on the plate is 1887 so it's at...

    The last patent on the plate is 1887 so it's at least that old.

    OK - SHE SEWS! Ever feel like a ton of bricks (or, in my case a ton of doggie doo-doo) has fallen from your shoulders? I have no...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-22-2012, 07:02 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,154
    Posted By Suzi

    OK - am enclosing pictures - sure hope she looks...

    OK - am enclosing pictures - sure hope she looks half as good as yours once she's cleaned up!

    Thanks for the pic with the threading diagram - - - looks as though I have her threaded correctly but...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-22-2012, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,154
    Posted By Suzi

    New "oldie" and I need help .......

    Just recently I had a Wheeler and Wilson 8 donated to me (complete with original cabinet) and although everything moves freely and there are no missing parts (amazing) I can't get her to sew. ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-28-2012, 04:53 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 842
    Posted By Suzi

    Need a little help .......

    The last needle that came with my antique White treadle simply snapped in half this afternoon while sewing and when I took the butt end out it flipped somewhere (never again to be found) and now I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2011, 06:40 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,843
    Posted By Suzi

    Video

    Muv - the site states that the video is "malformed" and will not allow it to be viewed. Go figure ..............
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-23-2011, 04:35 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,375
    Posted By Suzi

    She is very nice and I'm betting will clean up...

    She is very nice and I'm betting will clean up beautifully. I so hope that you will post a couple of "after" pictures that we can view and enjoy!
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2011, 01:35 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 14,709
    Posted By Suzi

    euchreprincess - thanks so much for the link. ...

    euchreprincess - thanks so much for the link. This is something I will certainly use .............
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-05-2011, 11:02 AM
    Replies: 44,789
    Views: 10,708,721
    Posted By Suzi

    Oh my goodness - did that turn out gorgeous or...

    Oh my goodness - did that turn out gorgeous or WHAT? Good work!!!
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2011, 06:37 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 14,709
    Posted By Suzi

    I can see the pictures from the "reply" but not...

    I can see the pictures from the "reply" but not on the original posting. Does anyone know why?
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