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December
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Featherweight Fanatics A Service of Sue Traudt's Valley Brook Botanicals
Digest of postings from Wednesday, December 6, 2000
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Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 22:24:19 -0500
From: Lynn Tomlinson
Subject: Graybar manuals
I have finally fixed/replaced various rubber elements on my old Graybar,
and now find I do not know how to load it properly. Thanks in advance
for telling me where I can get a manual.
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From: EAmstutz
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 07:20:33 EST
Subject: Treadle catalogue
To Jan,
Sounds a lot like a catalogue from Lehman's Hardware Store which is located
in Kidron, Ohio. We've been there many times.
http://www.lehmans.com/.
Have also seen one treadle in the store and was dreadfully disappointed
because the cabinet was made of something that looked like pressed wood.
Guess I expected Amish craftsmanship. ;-/ Was so busy looking at the wood
that I forgot to note the machine except that it was a Singer.
HTH,
Ellen in Sandusky, OH
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From: LindaBKM
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 14:49:22 EST
Subject: Re: FW Fanatics 12/5/2000
Dear Feathers,
Thank you all who have given me hope and valuable information either here or
privately on tackling my grandmother's W&W. (It may take awhile to say 'my'
W&W). I have offers from my Dad and Uncle in NY where the machine is right
now to start work on freeing up the machine. Since I am (we are) such a
novice at this, I appreciate the great detail that all of you have given me.
I will keep you all informed on the progress, and end result.
Very Happy Holidays to all,
Linda in Mountain View, CA.
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From: PThomp9719
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 03:31:02 EST
Subject: Amish catalog
Try Lehman's Non Electric Catalog
http://www.lehmans.com/?AID=308642&PID=237737
Lehman's Catalog
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From: MMquilts
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:22:03 EST
Subject: Plum Crazy 221
Hi Feathers:
I really am having a hard time dancing and typing at the same time.
Speechless, I have never been! I just opened the box with my Plum Crazy 221
that Gerald Holmes painted for me. I just cannot begin to express how
beautiful this machine is. For those of you who saw the picture, it just did
not do his work justice. This machine is still setting on the kitchen table
just looking pretty. The paint job is gleaming beautiful, the decals a
perfect!
Dearest Gerald, you are great!!!!! I wish everyone could see what a
beautiful job you did on my machine. I will be bringing it to the gathering
in April to show everyone. I cannot put into words how pleased I am with
this machine. I will be looking for another featherweight to paint....the
next one will be PT Cruiser red. :-) I have a black PT Cruiser so that would
be a waste. HA!
So, if any of you have even considered sending your featherweight to Gerald,
rest assured you will be very, very please with the quality of his work.
As you could guess, I could go on forever but I won't. Just had to brag on
Gerald.
Thanks, Marsha - proud owner of Plum Crazy 221
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From: DFspeers
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 16:25:43 EST
Subject: 1937 FW
I recently purchased a 1937, AF164374, Featherweight with a special cloth
lining in the inside top of the cover. The lining has places for ,I think,
accessories. Does anyone know what accessories are supposed to be included? I
have owned a similiar FW, but did not record the contents. Dee
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From: "Helen G"
Subject: Juki New Defrix oil No.2
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 07:42:16 -0500
Hi Feathers,
I just bought an old commercial serger, Juki model MO-816 and it calls =
for Juki New Defrix oil No.2. Where can I order this oil or is there a =
substitute you can recommend?
I am anxious to start sewing on it but don't want to ruin my new =
"treasure". Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Helen FWF in New York
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From: Lkcover
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 13:39:18 EST
Subject: Re: FW Fanatics 12/5/2000
Hi To Linda from Oxford, Ohie~ YES, Linda is a GREAT name! I am thankful
for your recipe for restoring the loosened veneer. About a year ago a friend
called me about a machine she was looking at at a flea market that was "cute"
and cheap and pretty too. Did I want her to buy it for me? It was $25.00.
Sure, why not! Well, she said it was in a "case" and when she delivered it
to me an hour later it was in a cabinet, badly warped as if it had spent a
winter or two out in the rain. UGLY!! But she only paid $20.00 for it
so............. It is a White No. 8, complete with owners manual (whew!) so
I have a clue what to do with it to clean it up. It has a shuttle and I have
never worked with a shuttle before so will be a new experience. I just
wanted to play with it, clean it up and see if I could make it work. It has
been sitting in my garage for a year now just waiting for the time to work on
it. I had decided that if I did nothing else with it, I would just clean it
up and use it for display at our upcoming quilt show. NOW I have a better
idea of how to attempt to repair the badly damaged veneer. And at a $20.00
cost to me, how can I go wrong? So THANKS to Linda in Ohio for the
instructions on how to repair the veneer. It will be the belle of the ball
at our show. Oh, please come to our quilt show in Modesto, CA January 20 and
21, 2001 at the Modesto Centre Plaza. LINDA Cover in Modesto, CA
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From: "CAROLYN STOTEN"
Subject: older treadle-type sewing machine
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 18:39:33 -0500
This message is from furndoc34 I found an old treadle =
type sewing machine, no brand name the two side drawers, one on each =
side are missing as well as the head . the fron drawer is shallow =
maybe 4 inches in depth. The center drawer fron is long, 12 to 18 =
inches and has a pressed design.The drawer has places for sewing needles =
and holes for something! Ha! My name is Glenn Stoten Any val;ue to =
this piece? Thanks
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From: "Bob Stone "
Subject: Re: FW Fanatics 12/5/2000
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:23:32 -0600
Last week DW and I went to an auction near here (we live in Fredericksburg,
Texas) There was a FW came up for bids. Itfinally went for $240.00. It was
very clean , but no foot feed or tray. I bought a 99K at this auction for
25.00. My DW likes it better than the 221. I think It.. needssome
adjusting on it .I need the little rubber tire for the bobbin winder, for
the 99K
Bob Stone
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From: "Helen G"
Subject: Amish type catalog
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 07:20:16 -0500
Hi Jan,
The Cumberland General Store has an extensive catalog of "old time =
general merchandise".They are on Route 3, Crossville, Tennessee 38555 =
and have a toll free number (800) 334-4640. My catalog is old and maybe =
they're on line now? I don't know. Their catalog is fascinating. Good =
luck.
Helen FWF in New York
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