Now that's PURPLE
 

I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.

Now that's PURPLE
 

You know, I think that when they are repainted, they SHOULD be
repainted something other than black - then you KNOW it's not
original. I'd hate to spend good money on a "mint" machine and then
find out it had been repainted.

British Racing Green - that would rock. I did choose my color from
automotive paint; it's called "Plum Crazy" and was available on the
70-71 Challenger.

Now that's PURPLE
 

TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.

It sure is! That's purty!

You may get purists whinging at you for 'spoiling' a FW. Ignore them!
If I ever get my hands on one that works just fine but has a poor paint
surface, I will be very tempted to get it a new paint job like that.
May go for ruby red or British Racing Green, or cobalt, or...

I'm sure when the right one turns up it'll tell me what colour it wants
to be.

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Now that's PURPLE
 

On Mar 18, 4:14*pm, Kate XXXXXX
wrote:
TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.

It sure is! *That's purty!

You may get purists whinging at you for 'spoiling' a FW. *Ignore them!
If I ever get my hands on one that works just fine but has a poor paint
surface, I will be very tempted to get it a new paint job like that.
May go for ruby red or British Racing Green, or cobalt, or...

I'm sure when the right one turns up it'll tell me what colour it wants
to be.

--
Kate *XXXXXX *R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttonshttp://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

I agree with you on the purists. If you want it to be pink, or brown,
or whatever. If it is kind of tatty then why not just paint it to suit
you ideas. Now, if it was a pristine example, then I might have some
issues with your choice of a repaint. But, if it is already chipped
and careworn, why not make it into something that you like. Where did
you get the painting done? I have seen some pictured at various quilt
shows, but was never able to get a line on where the company was
located.

Now that's PURPLE
 

Wow, I love it! I makes me feel playful, I think you made a great choice.
Enjoy
Joanna

TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.

Now that's PURPLE
 

On Mar 18, 3:21*pm, John wrote:
On Mar 18, 4:14*pm, Kate XXXXXX
wrote:



TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.

It sure is! *That's purty!

You may get purists whinging at you for 'spoiling' a FW. *Ignore them!
If I ever get my hands on one that works just fine but has a poor paint
surface, I will be very tempted to get it a new paint job like that.
May go for ruby red or British Racing Green, or cobalt, or...

I'm sure when the right one turns up it'll tell me what colour it wants
to be.

--
Kate *XXXXXX *R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttonshttp://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

I agree with you on the purists. If you want it to be pink, or brown,
or whatever. If it is kind of tatty then why not just paint it to suit
you ideas. Now, if it was a pristine example, then I might have some
issues with your choice of a repaint. But, if it is already chipped
and careworn, why not make it into something that you like. Where did
you get the painting done? I have seen some pictured at various quilt
shows, but was never able to get a line on where the company was
located.

I found someone who was offering a painted one on Ebay, and asked if
he would do a custom job. I could not find a machine which I thought
was rough enough to paint, at a price I would pay, (Honestly, there
are some real pieces of cr*p out there for $300).

He had a couple that he had bought cheap and agreed to restore it and
paint one for me to my specs. The folks who paint them at the shows
a

http://home.cablelynx.com/~rambo2/Colors/index.htm

There is also a company that puts painted ones on eBay, they don't
just paint them, they replicate the decals in a coordinating color.

I wanted one to use, not to preserve!

Now that's PURPLE
 

That was such a surprise. It was much like driving into downtown Atlanta
and seeing the First Baptist Church painted purple. Part of me must be
purist. I can get used to a pretty purple Featherweight - but you stay away
from my Yorkie, okay? Polly


"Joanna" wrote in message
news:SNcwl.17397$Db2.8306@edtnps83...
Wow, I love it! I makes me feel playful, I think you made a great choice.
Enjoy
Joanna

TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.

Now that's PURPLE
 

On Mar 18, 4:09*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
That was such a surprise. *It was much like driving into downtown Atlanta
and seeing the First Baptist Church painted purple. *Part of me must be
purist. *I can get used to a pretty purple Featherweight - but you stay away
from my Yorkie, okay? *Polly


I love the visual of 1st Baptist painted purple - did you ever see the
picture of the house in Avondale Estates that the guy painted lime
green with HUGE purple dots as a protest against some ruling of the
homeowner's association? That was at least 5 years ago, that's when I
left Atlanta.

Can I at least put a purple bow in her hair and paint her toenails?

Now that's PURPLE
 

DH just came through and said it looked liked a 1970 Dodge. Amazing the
trivia stored in that man's head. And yes. You can put a purple bow in
Yogi's hair so long as you rub the belly and hand over a treat. Bacon would
be good. Polly


"TinaR" wrote in message
...
On Mar 18, 4:09 pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
That was such a surprise. It was much like driving into downtown Atlanta
and seeing the First Baptist Church painted purple. Part of me must be
purist. I can get used to a pretty purple Featherweight - but you stay
away
from my Yorkie, okay? Polly


I love the visual of 1st Baptist painted purple - did you ever see the
picture of the house in Avondale Estates that the guy painted lime
green with HUGE purple dots as a protest against some ruling of the
homeowner's association? That was at least 5 years ago, that's when I
left Atlanta.

Can I at least put a purple bow in her hair and paint her toenails?

Now that's PURPLE
 

Oh man! I LOVE the color! What a great choice and congrats all around.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

"TinaR" wrote in message
...
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.

Now that's PURPLE
 

In article
,
TinaR wrote:

I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.


Wow, Tina! You're right -- it's really *purple*! G I've only seen a
couple of painted FWs in person, and they're really fun. Enjoy your new
toy!

--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net

Now that's PURPLE
 

In article
,
TinaR wrote:

You know, I think that when they are repainted, they SHOULD be
repainted something other than black - then you KNOW it's not
original. I'd hate to spend good money on a "mint" machine and then
find out it had been repainted.

British Racing Green - that would rock. I did choose my color from
automotive paint; it's called "Plum Crazy" and was available on the
70-71 Challenger.


I agree with you, Tina. I wouldn't repaint my current FW, as it's in
fine condition as it is. But if it were pretty crummy (cosmetically
speaking), I'd love one in purple or sapphire blue. :)

--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net

Now that's PURPLE
 

Oooooooooh! I love it, love it, love it! As for the 1st Baptist
painted purple -- I might be persuaded to be a Baptist again if that
happened. ;)

Sunny

Now that's PURPLE
 

That is soooooo cool!

TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.


--

Regards,
anthony in Clearwater

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Who...? Where...? How...? I want mine to be lime green.

anthony in Clearwater wrote:
That is soooooo cool!

TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.



--

Regards,
anthony in Clearwater

[To reply privately, pls replace
"live dot com" with "bigfoot dot com."
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It's gorgeous!

Nann


On Mar 18, 3:01*pm, TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.

Now that's PURPLE
 

I got to sew a little bit on it last night (I don't want to use it
much until I get some sewing machine oil) and I can finally understand
why people are so attached to these machines.

I've had Bernina's before, and thought they made a perfect straight
stitch, but this FW just blows them away. The stitch is tight, the
tension is perfect, it is wicked fast, and it sews so STRAIGHT. That
narrow feed dog really, really makes a difference. I got a Little Foot
for it, and the practice seams I made were just so ridiculously
perfect.

Now that's PURPLE
 

Here's a word from Bill, the man who painted the machine:

I forgot to mention that I have a website www.vintage-sewing -repair-
wizard.com where I have some pictures, email address and some tips
(mostly on the Pfaff 130 machine - my personal favorite). I charge
$250.00 to paint AND service the machine. If I supply the machine, the
additional charge is only what I pay for the machine (sometimes I can
get a hull and buy parts to put it back to 1st class operating
condition). Other times I am able to get a reasonable deal on a
machine. It is difficult to get one on ebay for less than $200.00.

If you want his contact info, it is on his website.

Now that's PURPLE
 

On Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:01:48 -0500, TinaR wrote
(in article
):

I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.


It is pretty. I love that purple!

Maureen

Now that's PURPLE
 

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

That's just as cute as a pink bellied pup. :)

Val

Now that's PURPLE
 

On Mar 19, 9:22*am, "Val" wrote:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

That's just as cute as a pink bellied pup. :)

Val

Val, there is nothing cuter than a pink bellied pup - unless it's a
mess of pink bellied pups!

Now that's PURPLE
 

Tina:
Last month, at MAQF, I bought a 1/4" foot with a guide (like a rudder) on
the side. It is FANTASTIC! I paid about $25.00 and it was worth every penny.
I had purchased a similar foot for Pfilomina Pfaff, at the recommendation of
one of our RCTQ gang (probably Jennell,) so I knew it was a good thing. I
also recommend the reprinted manuals by Nancy Johnson Srebro, as they
contain lots of good information in addition to the basic manual. NAYY.

Good luck with your lovely new FW,
PAT in VA/USA

"TinaR" wrote in message
...
I got to sew a little bit on it last night (I don't want to use it
much until I get some sewing machine oil) and I can finally understand
why people are so attached to these machines.

I've had Bernina's before, and thought they made a perfect straight
stitch, but this FW just blows them away. The stitch is tight, the
tension is perfect, it is wicked fast, and it sews so STRAIGHT. That
narrow feed dog really, really makes a difference. I got a Little Foot
for it, and the practice seams I made were just so ridiculously
perfect.

Now that's PURPLE
 

My Janome has one of those, and I don't like it because when you are
doing anything other than joining two pieces together it has a hard
time going over the "bumps".

We'll see how I like the little foot on the FW. I really like the
regular foot on the FW, but then I need some way of telling where 1/4
is!

On Mar 19, 3:43*pm, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:
Tina:
Last month, at MAQF, I bought a 1/4" foot with a guide (like a rudder) on
the side. It is FANTASTIC! I paid about $25.00 and it was worth every penny.
I had purchased a similar foot for Pfilomina Pfaff, at the recommendation of
one of our RCTQ gang (probably Jennell,) so I knew it was a good thing. I
also recommend the reprinted manuals by Nancy Johnson Srebro, as they
contain lots of good information in addition to the basic manual. NAYY.

Good luck with your lovely new FW,
PAT in VA/USA

"TinaR" wrote in message

...

I got to sew a little bit on it last night (I don't want to use it
much until I get some sewing machine oil) and I can finally understand
why people are so attached to these machines.

I've had Bernina's before, and thought they made a perfect straight
stitch, *but this FW just blows them away. The stitch is tight, the
tension is perfect, it is wicked fast, and it sews so STRAIGHT. That
narrow feed dog really, really makes a difference. I got a Little Foot
for it, and the practice seams I made were just so ridiculously
perfect.

Now that's PURPLE
 

That is a beauty of a FW Tina. Great gift. There are several
1/4" feet around once you get to looking. One will work just right for
you. I don't have the little foot but there is a similar one made (maybe
by alphasew) that I like. I bet most sewing machine shops have several
types.
Happy stitching on that new machine!
Taria

TinaR wrote:

My Janome has one of those, and I don't like it because when you are
doing anything other than joining two pieces together it has a hard
time going over the "bumps".

We'll see how I like the little foot on the FW. I really like the
regular foot on the FW, but then I need some way of telling where 1/4
is!

On Mar 19, 3:43 pm, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:

Tina:
Last month, at MAQF, I bought a 1/4" foot with a guide (like a rudder) on
the side. It is FANTASTIC! I paid about $25.00 and it was worth every penny.
I had purchased a similar foot for Pfilomina Pfaff, at the recommendation of
one of our RCTQ gang (probably Jennell,) so I knew it was a good thing. I
also recommend the reprinted manuals by Nancy Johnson Srebro, as they
contain lots of good information in addition to the basic manual. NAYY.

Good luck with your lovely new FW,
PAT in VA/USA

"TinaR" wrote in message

...


I got to sew a little bit on it last night (I don't want to use it
much until I get some sewing machine oil) and I can finally understand
why people are so attached to these machines.

I've had Bernina's before, and thought they made a perfect straight
stitch, but this FW just blows them away. The stitch is tight, the
tension is perfect, it is wicked fast, and it sews so STRAIGHT. That
narrow feed dog really, really makes a difference. I got a Little Foot
for it, and the practice seams I made were just so ridiculously
perfect.

Now that's PURPLE
 

TinaR wrote:
I have been wanting a Featherweight for the longest time, and when I
started seeing ones painted other colors, I decided that was exactly
what I wanted for my 50th birthday (which was last year....)

I found someone to restore and paint one for me, and it arrived today:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin

I love it - haven't had a chance to sew with it yet, but it sure is
pretty!

It was made the year my parents got married - 1948.


Oh my, I've never seen a purple sewing machine before. What a treat!
Many congrats on your new machine, Tina. :-)

Best regards,
Michelle in NV
http://community.webshots.com/users/desert_quilter

Now that's PURPLE
 

I have both and the design of the pfaff foot is much more "rocker" style
and you don't get the bump. It even works well when you have pins
sticking out to the right. There is also one for Vikings.

TinaR wrote:
My Janome has one of those, and I don't like it because when you are
doing anything other than joining two pieces together it has a hard
time going over the "bumps".

We'll see how I like the little foot on the FW. I really like the
regular foot on the FW, but then I need some way of telling where 1/4
is!

On Mar 19, 3:43 pm, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:
Tina:
Last month, at MAQF, I bought a 1/4" foot with a guide (like a rudder) on
the side. It is FANTASTIC! I paid about $25.00 and it was worth every penny.
I had purchased a similar foot for Pfilomina Pfaff, at the recommendation of
one of our RCTQ gang (probably Jennell,) so I knew it was a good thing. I
also recommend the reprinted manuals by Nancy Johnson Srebro, as they
contain lots of good information in addition to the basic manual. NAYY.

Good luck with your lovely new FW,
PAT in VA/USA

"TinaR" wrote in message

...

I got to sew a little bit on it last night (I don't want to use it
much until I get some sewing machine oil) and I can finally understand
why people are so attached to these machines.
I've had Bernina's before, and thought they made a perfect straight
stitch, but this FW just blows them away. The stitch is tight, the
tension is perfect, it is wicked fast, and it sews so STRAIGHT. That
narrow feed dog really, really makes a difference. I got a Little Foot
for it, and the practice seams I made were just so ridiculously
perfect.


--

Regards,
anthony in Clearwater

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