Ceased to function

[gmpintos]

Was really upset and disappointed yesterday when the $500.00 Singer sewing machine I bought last year ceased to function in the middle of whipping up a quilt for my grandson. I almost forgot I planned to make a quilt for his high school graduation. This morning I set up this beauty I picked up at a yard sale last fall. It is the top of the line version of the Singer I learned to sew on.....a 1961 slant six. It was owned by a seamstress and was used until I acquired it. It came with a walking foot! This Old Betsy is humming along. I just may finish this quilt on time.

[JCY]

Sometimes the oldies are the best goodies. I know Bonnie Hunter does a lot of stitching on older model machines.

[auntstuff]

Lovely Rocketeer! I have one too. hard to beat em.

[cv quilter]

So very sorry about the Singer giving up, but how lucky for you to have that sweet machine to continue sewing on. I love the fabrics you are using in that quilt you're making. That's going to be a fun quilt!

[jjkaiser]

Oldies are goodies and you can often fix them all by yourself!

[dwil23]

I only use vintage machines. So many times I hve heard of a new computerized machines with all the bells and whistles letting their owners down and an old vintage girl saves the day! Beautiful machine!

[chelea]

I adore vintage machines. They don't build them like that any more. Yours is a beauty.

[gmpintos]

You are all correct about vintage machines. My Old Betsy performed magnificently!!! It was like sitting with an old friend. The weight is right on this machine. It is a sturdy machine. It was made for the job and does the job well. I finished the front and back.....and made binding. Now onto the quilting.....

Measure twice, cut once.
Gail

[quiltingaway]

She's a beauty!!