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    Old 08-14-2011, 12:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by JaneK
    Originally Posted by miriam
    Is that one of the wooden straight leg treadles that were just discussed on this board? Looks like it should be, but I'm not positive as I've never seen them.
    I hope someone got this Free machine! $20.00 is a steal!!!!! It looks like it is in good condition.
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    Old 08-14-2011, 12:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by johns2ndwife
    Just curious here....how old is a vintage machine?
    Depends....there are those that think the 90's are Vintage, but if you ask me, it's the 40's! :D
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    Old 08-14-2011, 12:56 PM
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    I read that anything over 50 years old is vintage.
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    Old 08-14-2011, 01:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by annthreecats
    I read that anything over 50 years old is vintage.
    OMG I'm vintage :roll:
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    Old 08-14-2011, 01:51 PM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    Originally Posted by annthreecats
    I read that anything over 50 years old is vintage.
    OMG I'm vintage :roll:
    Miriam! Shhhhhhh!!! Maybe they won't notice us!! ;)
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    Old 08-14-2011, 02:26 PM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    Originally Posted by annthreecats
    I read that anything over 50 years old is vintage.
    OMG I'm vintage :roll:
    lol :lol:
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    Old 08-14-2011, 02:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by Charlee
    Originally Posted by miriam
    Originally Posted by annthreecats
    I read that anything over 50 years old is vintage.
    OMG I'm vintage :roll:
    Miriam! Shhhhhhh!!! Maybe they won't notice us!! ;)
    You and Miriam made me laugh out loud. Hush..I am supposed to be making supper

    p.s. enjoy your trip!
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    Old 08-14-2011, 02:47 PM
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    Thanks Trish!! :) (Glad we could make you smile!)
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    Old 08-14-2011, 03:34 PM
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    Hi all, I'm vintage , too!:) Anyway the Singer 401 saga continues...Miriam, you were correct, it took patience, and some spray bottle isopropyl alcohol..works wonders but avoid getting it on painted surfaces and the motor.. So now it sews, but the needle is stuck in the far left position. Does anyone know about this machine and possible causes and cures for a stuck left needle bar? Can't do zig zag or any decorative stitches. Or, do I need to take her to the repair man? Problem is, my sewing machine shop locally and the only OSMG I trust closed this month, due to the lack of business due to the economy...I'm so sad about that. Thoughts anyone on the stuck needlebar?
    Thanks!!!
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    Old 08-14-2011, 03:56 PM
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    Hi All! I'm going to be the proud owner, later this week, of a Minnesota A in a treadle cabinet. No pictures for now as DD and DGD located this beauty for me and texted me pictures of it. I'm not savvy enough to figure out whether I can access this kind of picture! Anyhoo, I'm wondering whether any of you own a Minnesota (Charlee, maybe?) and might be willing to help me find information on them. So far I've been able to determine it was probably badged for Sears and might have been made by National or Davis. Any help would be appreciated.

    Oh, I put some lemon bars over on the table with some sun tea, sweetened and unsweetened. Jars are marked for you. Enjoy!
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