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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 20 2011 :  3:32:48 PM  Show Profile
Ok, so maybe the cat didn't really drag it home... lol!

It's a Bel-Air Bantam.... it's a size between a Singer 99 and Feather Weight.(11" x 9")... and is aluminum rather then cast iron, so it's lighter as well. It was made in the mid 1950's in Occupied Japan....
None the less it is cute and a whole lot less expensive ($21.00)than a feather weight or a 3/4 size machine.
It operates smoothly but I want to take it to the repair shop for a cleaning/tune up before I start using it on a daily basis.
WaHooo,,, Santa,,, how did ya know I wanted one! HoHoHo.


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Edited by - katmom on Dec 23 2011 4:15:19 PM

Ursula Norsedottir
Farmgirl in Training

37 Posts

Amanda
Nebraska
37 Posts

Posted - Dec 20 2011 :  4:16:54 PM  Show Profile
OMGOSH That machine is so PRETTY! What a wonderful find, and a great price!

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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl

585 Posts

Tamara
Binghamton ny
USA
585 Posts

Posted - Dec 20 2011 :  5:27:10 PM  Show Profile
Lucky duck and Santa delivered it early!!

FarmGirl 2495
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl

583 Posts

Kathy
Gastonia NC
USA
583 Posts

Posted - Dec 20 2011 :  5:32:11 PM  Show Profile
Looks like a nice little machine....my cat never drug home anything like that!


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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl

3602 Posts

Judith
Nora Springs IA
USA
3602 Posts

Posted - Dec 20 2011 :  8:00:39 PM  Show Profile
Sweeeeeet! Want to loan out your cat?

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 20 2011 :  9:07:14 PM  Show Profile
HaHa!... I haven't posted it on my katmom blog yet, as hubby dearest doesn't know yet.... I am not suppose to be (nor the cat) buying anymore machines,,, oops! my Bad! lol!

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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl

3107 Posts

Amy Grace
Rosalia WA
USA
3107 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2011 :  06:52:45 AM  Show Profile
Too funny Grace - I always end up Christmas shopping in the places where I wish people would shop for me - i.e. thrift stores, antique stores, etc. - and I have, on occasion, had to hide things till after the holiday so noone would know I broke my own rule of "no buying stuff for yourself the two weeks before Christmas". Sometimes you have to do it though.....

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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13666 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13666 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2011 :  08:25:53 AM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Hey Grace,
My hubby was the one buying sewing machines from thrift stores for me . . . if he hadn't I'd have been in a world of hurt! And, he's done a good job of cleaning and/or repairing them as needed.
That little cutie is TOO CUTE!!!! Have fun with it!
And, my cat drags home things but not ANYTHING LIKE that . . . (we won't go there!)
Fun, fun!!
CJ

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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl

562 Posts

Heather
Longmont Colorado
USA
562 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2011 :  08:33:31 AM  Show Profile
Grace you always find the coolest stuff for FANTASTIC prices! Have fun!

Heather

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2011 :  1:10:53 PM  Show Profile
CeeJay...lololol! ROFLMBO! (what cat drags home)

AmyGrace,,, I too am not suppose to be buying stuff,,, especially sewing machines... I just chaulk it up to 'oldhemers'.. I just conviently forget! lol!

Heather,,, my goal is to someday go to every Thrift shop in the USA! lol! wishfull thinking!

So, why don't Thrift shops sell "Gift Cards" OMG! I'd be begging everyone to get me them! beats the heck out of a goofy pair of slippers! lolol!

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2011 :  1:13:11 PM  Show Profile
Oh, & btw... I did finally break down (early this a.m., over coffee) and told my hubby dearest....he just rolled his eyes and said,,, "am I surprised?"....
heeheehee! :>)

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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13666 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13666 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2011 :  4:50:59 PM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Grace . . . our Salvation Army AND United Methodist Church Thrift stores DO sell gift certificates!! Yup, yessirree!!!
So, when ya' coming my way to go "thrifting/boutiquing" with me? Huh? Huh?? HUH???

I just had a conversation with my cat about her lifestyle choices . . .:)
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2011 :  6:39:37 PM  Show Profile
and do you think your cat will listen to you? lol!

Hmmm, road trip next summer... thinking thinking.... :>)

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"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"

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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl

1044 Posts

Paula
Holt Missouri
USA
1044 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2011 :  6:42:59 PM  Show Profile
I love it. It is so sleek and 'mod'...looks like it could get up to 65 mph in one or two seconds!!

Paula

Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 23 2011 :  6:48:28 PM  Show Profile
well 3seconds,,, but who's counting! HOHOHO!

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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru

4658 Posts

Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
4658 Posts

Posted - Dec 24 2011 :  05:13:57 AM  Show Profile
Oh Grace, how lovely! Lucky girl...enjoy it!

Farmgirl hugs,

Nicole

Farmgirl Sister #1155
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13666 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13666 Posts

Posted - Dec 24 2011 :  07:48:06 AM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Well, Grace . .
. . my cat doesn't listen to much except when I hollar "CAT" at her loudly . . for a minute. I only do that if she's fixing to get into something she needs to stay out of.
She is definitely the "QUEEN of EVERYTHING" around here!!! But she's sweet, loveable and cuddly!

And, I'm soooooo jealous of your cute little sewing machine!!! I'm sure you are/will have tons of fun with it!
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

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