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Now that's PURPLE
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, 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 |
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Now that's PURPLE
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, 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 |
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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 |
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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 [To reply privately, pls replace "live dot com" with "bigfoot dot com." Yes, the "dinkledoodle" is real... Thx!] |
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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." Yes, the "dinkledoodle" is real... Thx!] |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03032890ZmkSin That's just as cute as a pink bellied pup. Val |
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