Quilt on website, and need help identifying machine

In article . net,
"Jalynne" wrote:

I just put up a picture on my site of my newest finished quilt. Click on the
URL
below for my website. It will take you to the home page, then click on the
date to
see the quilt.

I loved looking at all of your quilts, Jalynne! Thanks for showing them
off. I wish I could help withe the sewing machine question, but I
can't.

--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas

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Ignore my email. Lesson re-learned: Read all the posts before you jump.
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"Jalynne" wrote in message
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Oh, georg, that would be WONDERFUL! you are a Godsend! I did find a
website that
converted the MW needle size to modern needle sizes, so i've got that
covered. They
take a new size 8. So now, all I need to do is find a shuttle bobbin (not
so hard to
find, really) and a screw to hold the needle in place, and I'm set to go.
The
machine runs, and it looks like all it needs is a good cleaning and
oiling. It's
really in good shape, from what I can see. I'm so excited to get his
thing up and
running, and I thank you all for your help. Keep the info coming!
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"georg" wrote in message
...
Jalynne wrote:

I couldn't find a date anywhere, which is why i'm stumped. I did
discover that
it's
a Brunswick Model E made for Montgomery Ward (duh, it's right on the
back
label...lol) and what kind of needles to use with it, but i need to
find out what
kind of shuttle it uses underneath, how to thread it, etc, so i can
test its
sewing
ability. Any clues?


Nutbunnies. I just looked at my sewing machine, so I could look at the
manual, or check for needles. There were some lovely crewel Alexandar
needles at 10 cents for the package... but these are hand sewing needles
and not to our purpose. Otherwise the only needle is in the machine. The
manual that I thought was lovingly stored within the cabinet isn't
there. So I'm going to have to pester Gram for another photocopy. =( I
have no idea where I may have put that manual. I cannot loosen the
needle currently in it either.

There is a sizing chart on the the throatplate that pretends to be
useful. It lists thread sizes by weight, and suggests a needle size
appropriate to the weight of thread, assuming Cotton. The needle sizes
are 1 through 8, with no skips. This leads me to think they were
proprietary Wards needles, which are naturally no longer available.

I'll send an email to my Da who can ask Gram about it. My sewing machine
is from his mom, but Gram has a matching sewing machine.

My model number is located in the cabinet itself. On the underside of
the flap in front that must be lifted before the machine is stored is
where the model number was stapled to the cabinet. That's also where the
date was stamped. I was off by 2 days- it says Oct. 17, 1949.

I'll post when I hear from Gram. If he scans in the manual for me, I'll
send you a copy.

-georg

Take a look at this site: http://www.demon.co.uk/quinn/national/index.html.

It says that National Sewing Machine Co. made machines for store brands.
The end plate and the lubrication access plate on the front look remarkably
the same as yours. Not to mention the shape of the body. So I expect that it
was made by National for Montgomery Ward.

Betty in CT

"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
LOL, that's ok, Ruth...I'm glad I'm getting confirmation about the brand
at least.
It does help...makes me know i'm not insane, even if i can't find much on
this
particular model...sigh..
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Ruth in Happy Camp" wrote in message
...
Ignore my email. Lesson re-learned: Read all the posts before you
jump.
--
Ruth in Happy Camp
"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
Oh, georg, that would be WONDERFUL! you are a Godsend! I did find a
website that
converted the MW needle size to modern needle sizes, so i've got that
covered. They
take a new size 8. So now, all I need to do is find a shuttle bobbin
(not
so hard to
find, really) and a screw to hold the needle in place, and I'm set to
go.
The
machine runs, and it looks like all it needs is a good cleaning and
oiling. It's
really in good shape, from what I can see. I'm so excited to get his
thing up and
running, and I thank you all for your help. Keep the info coming!
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"georg" wrote in message
...
Jalynne wrote:

I couldn't find a date anywhere, which is why i'm stumped. I did
discover that
it's
a Brunswick Model E made for Montgomery Ward (duh, it's right on
the
back
label...lol) and what kind of needles to use with it, but i need
to
find out what
kind of shuttle it uses underneath, how to thread it, etc, so i
can
test its
sewing
ability. Any clues?


Nutbunnies. I just looked at my sewing machine, so I could look at
the
manual, or check for needles. There were some lovely crewel
Alexandar
needles at 10 cents for the package... but these are hand sewing
needles
and not to our purpose. Otherwise the only needle is in the machine.
The
manual that I thought was lovingly stored within the cabinet isn't
there. So I'm going to have to pester Gram for another photocopy.
=( I
have no idea where I may have put that manual. I cannot loosen the
needle currently in it either.

There is a sizing chart on the the throatplate that pretends to be
useful. It lists thread sizes by weight, and suggests a needle size
appropriate to the weight of thread, assuming Cotton. The needle
sizes
are 1 through 8, with no skips. This leads me to think they were
proprietary Wards needles, which are naturally no longer available.

I'll send an email to my Da who can ask Gram about it. My sewing
machine
is from his mom, but Gram has a matching sewing machine.

My model number is located in the cabinet itself. On the underside
of
the flap in front that must be lifted before the machine is stored
is
where the model number was stapled to the cabinet. That's also where
the
date was stamped. I was off by 2 days- it says Oct. 17, 1949.

I'll post when I hear from Gram. If he scans in the manual for me,
I'll
send you a copy.

-georg

The machine I have doesn't seem to use the typical round bobbin we're used to seeing.
It also has a knee lever. Guess I should have mentioned that part, but i was kinda
excited last night!
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Clooniff" wrote in message
...
Take a look at this site: http://www.demon.co.uk/quinn/national/index.html.

It says that National Sewing Machine Co. made machines for store brands.
The end plate and the lubrication access plate on the front look remarkably
the same as yours. Not to mention the shape of the body. So I expect that it
was made by National for Montgomery Ward.

Betty in CT

"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
LOL, that's ok, Ruth...I'm glad I'm getting confirmation about the brand
at least.
It does help...makes me know i'm not insane, even if i can't find much on
this
particular model...sigh..
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Ruth in Happy Camp" wrote in message
...
Ignore my email. Lesson re-learned: Read all the posts before you
jump.
--
Ruth in Happy Camp
"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
Oh, georg, that would be WONDERFUL! you are a Godsend! I did find a
website that
converted the MW needle size to modern needle sizes, so i've got that
covered. They
take a new size 8. So now, all I need to do is find a shuttle bobbin
(not
so hard to
find, really) and a screw to hold the needle in place, and I'm set to
go.
The
machine runs, and it looks like all it needs is a good cleaning and
oiling. It's
really in good shape, from what I can see. I'm so excited to get his
thing up and
running, and I thank you all for your help. Keep the info coming!
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"georg" wrote in message
...
Jalynne wrote:

I couldn't find a date anywhere, which is why i'm stumped. I did
discover that
it's
a Brunswick Model E made for Montgomery Ward (duh, it's right on
the
back
label...lol) and what kind of needles to use with it, but i need
to
find out what
kind of shuttle it uses underneath, how to thread it, etc, so i
can
test its
sewing
ability. Any clues?


Nutbunnies. I just looked at my sewing machine, so I could look at
the
manual, or check for needles. There were some lovely crewel
Alexandar
needles at 10 cents for the package... but these are hand sewing
needles
and not to our purpose. Otherwise the only needle is in the machine.
The
manual that I thought was lovingly stored within the cabinet isn't
there. So I'm going to have to pester Gram for another photocopy.
=( I
have no idea where I may have put that manual. I cannot loosen the
needle currently in it either.

There is a sizing chart on the the throatplate that pretends to be
useful. It lists thread sizes by weight, and suggests a needle size
appropriate to the weight of thread, assuming Cotton. The needle
sizes
are 1 through 8, with no skips. This leads me to think they were
proprietary Wards needles, which are naturally no longer available.

I'll send an email to my Da who can ask Gram about it. My sewing
machine
is from his mom, but Gram has a matching sewing machine.

My model number is located in the cabinet itself. On the underside
of
the flap in front that must be lifted before the machine is stored
is
where the model number was stapled to the cabinet. That's also where
the
date was stamped. I was off by 2 days- it says Oct. 17, 1949.

I'll post when I hear from Gram. If he scans in the manual for me,
I'll
send you a copy.

-georg

That's pretty!!! I love black/white/red together. My "Cat Quilt" will
be like that if I ever get it done. Sigh. Darn day job, anyway.

Jalynne wrote:

I just put up a picture on my site of my newest finished quilt. Click on the URL
below for my website. It will take you to the home page, then click on the date to
see the quilt.

I also have a favor to ask of you. I bought a sewing machine in a cabinet today, at
a thrift store, for $15. I need your help in identifying it. On my home page is a
link to it, just below the date for the New Stuff. Please take a look at the
pictures and see if you recognize it. It has very little in the way of identifying
marks, and no serial numbers. I sure would appreciate it, TIA!

--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

--
TerriLee Bishop
(opinions are wholly owned by the author and don't represent anything)
;-)
my real email is tlbishop at earthlink dot net

awww, you are a Very Special Lady, Jenn.
i am sure that Stephanie was there looking over the two of you and beaming
with joy to know that you took the time and put the love into such a
beautiful, thoughtful gift...something for her mom to hug when she thinks
about her little girl. she'll think ever so fondly of you each time too.
i'm so glad to be your friend, albeit, only online at this point.
jeanne*


"Jalynne" wrote ...
| I delivered the quilt this morning. Turns out the girl's mom was there
cleaning up, her last day in the house. She's moving out because she just
feel suffocated by the pain of the memories. I gave her the quilt, with a
hug, and she couldn't speak for a moment as she took it all in, and the fact
that no one else had done anything like that for her. We were both crying.
I don't even know her all that well, but I think this is the most meaningful
quilt I've ever given away. She told me that those were Stephanie's
favourite colours, and that she would have loved it. She lovingly folded
it, and held it to herself, and closed her eyes. I could tell Stephanie was
near her mom at that moment. I felt a little uncomfortable, as an outsider,
but she turned to me, hugged me again, not saying a word. Then she looked
me in the eyes and mouthed "thank you".
I can't tell you what an amazing experience that was. I know that quilt
will be cherished. That memory will be etched in my mind forever.
| --
| Jalynne
| Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
| see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne


|
| "Jalynne" wrote ...
| I just put up a picture on my site of my newest finished quilt. Click
on the URL below for my website. It will take you to the home page, then
click on the date to see the quilt.
snipped
| Jalynne
| Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
| see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

I can see Your Wings.
Gentle Hugs
Butterfly

Jalynne wrote:
I delivered the quilt this morning. Turns out the girl's mom was there cleaning up,
her last day in the house. She's moving out because she just feel suffocated by the
pain of the memories. I gave her the quilt, with a hug, and she couldn't speak for a
moment as she took it all in, and the fact that no one else had done anything like
that for her. We were both crying. I don't even know her all that well, but I think
this is the most meaningful quilt I've ever given away. She told me that those were
Stephanie's favourite colours, and that she would have loved it. She lovingly folded
it, and held it to herself, and closed her eyes. I could tell Stephanie was near her
mom at that moment. I felt a little uncomfortable, as an outsider, but she turned to
me, hugged me again, not saying a word. Then she looked me in the eyes and mouthed
"thank you". I can't tell you what an amazing experience that was. I know that
quilt will be cherished. That memory will be etched in my mind forever.

Quilt is wonderful and so is the story.
I think it really tells just what these quilts
can mean to other people.
Taria

Jalynne wrote:

I delivered the quilt this morning. Turns out the girl's mom was there cleaning up,
her last day in the house. She's moving out because she just feel suffocated by the
pain of the memories. I gave her the quilt, with a hug, and she couldn't speak for a
moment as she took it all in, and the fact that no one else had done anything like
that for her. We were both crying. I don't even know her all that well, but I think
this is the most meaningful quilt I've ever given away. She told me that those were
Stephanie's favourite colours, and that she would have loved it. She lovingly folded
it, and held it to herself, and closed her eyes. I could tell Stephanie was near her
mom at that moment. I felt a little uncomfortable, as an outsider, but she turned to
me, hugged me again, not saying a word. Then she looked me in the eyes and mouthed
"thank you". I can't tell you what an amazing experience that was. I know that
quilt will be cherished. That memory will be etched in my mind forever.
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)

you know what, Patti? That's exactly what she told me...she was having a really
horrible time of it as she was cleaning up the house. I don't think my going over
yesterday was a coincidence...because that was the last day she planned to be in that
house ever again.
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Patti" wrote in message
...
Thanks for sharing that very special moment with us Jalynne. I'm sure
you're right; you will never forget it - and nor will your neighbour.
Who knows how dreadful she might have been feeling at just the minute
you walked in. It might change her life forever, knowing that someone
cared so much. Bitterness can sometimes creep in with grief, and
destroy a person. This sweet gesture could eliminate that or prevent it
happening.
.
In article . net,
Jalynne writes
I delivered the quilt this morning. Turns out the girl's mom was there
cleaning up,
her last day in the house. She's moving out because she just feel
suffocated by the
pain of the memories. I gave her the quilt, with a hug, and she
couldn't speak for a
moment as she took it all in, and the fact that no one else had done
anything like
that for her. We were both crying. I don't even know her all that
well, but I think
this is the most meaningful quilt I've ever given away. She told me
that those were
Stephanie's favourite colours, and that she would have loved it. She
lovingly folded
it, and held it to herself, and closed her eyes. I could tell
Stephanie was near her
mom at that moment. I felt a little uncomfortable, as an outsider, but
she turned to
me, hugged me again, not saying a word. Then she looked me in the eyes
and mouthed
"thank you". I can't tell you what an amazing experience that was. I
know that
quilt will be cherished. That memory will be etched in my mind forever.

--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

Its not everyone who can face another persons raw grief and offer comfort.
Bless you for doing that. What a brave, compassionate person you are. You
gave that mother far more than a quilt, you gave her the knowlege that she
is not alone with her pain.
Diana

--
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44
"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I delivered the quilt this morning. Turns out the girl's mom was there
cleaning up,
her last day in the house. She's moving out because she just feel
suffocated by the
pain of the memories. I gave her the quilt, with a hug, and she couldn't
speak for a
moment as she took it all in, and the fact that no one else had done
anything like
that for her. We were both crying. I don't even know her all that well,
but I think
this is the most meaningful quilt I've ever given away. She told me that
those were
Stephanie's favourite colours, and that she would have loved it. She
lovingly folded
it, and held it to herself, and closed her eyes. I could tell Stephanie
was near her
mom at that moment. I felt a little uncomfortable, as an outsider, but
she turned to
me, hugged me again, not saying a word. Then she looked me in the eyes
and mouthed
"thank you". I can't tell you what an amazing experience that was. I
know that
quilt will be cherished. That memory will be etched in my mind forever.
--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I just put up a picture on my site of my newest finished quilt. Click
on the URL
below for my website. It will take you to the home page, then click on
the date to
see the quilt.



I also have a favor to ask of you. I bought a sewing machine in a
cabinet today,
at
a thrift store, for $15. I need your help in identifying it. On my
home page is a
link to it, just below the date for the New Stuff. Please take a look
at the
pictures and see if you recognize it. It has very little in the way of
identifying
marks, and no serial numbers. I sure would appreciate it, TIA!


--
Jalynne
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne