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Three Cheeras for Rachel and Three cheers for the family and Three Cheers for 4H-maybe we should make that 4 Cheers for 4H?
Well done Rachel, we are all so proud of you. Watching you grow up the past few years and cheering on your ideas and succssess.....you are going to make one truly remarkable and strong and beautiful and accomplished young lady!
Keep up the hard work! It suits you well.
dilu and the gollies
Its becoming an art form Jens, but it seems you have to be inlove with the real new born baby look---We have a couple members who do it and you may find sme of their work in one of the galleries.
Basically they take a baby doll, scrub everything off, paint it inside and outside, redo the eyes, reroot the hair and there you have it!
Now your little Jonathon Michael is simply precious, I'd rather have him than a reborn.... 
dilu
You ladies are to be applauded, :clap:
for your hard and dilligent work, for your sensitivity in keeping the rumors under control, (no easy thing, this!) and for your concern in the damage that could be caused innocent business and people.
You are truly remarkable ladies, and we are so proud you are here, active members of TeddyTalk and so happy to know you!
You are fantabulous beary ladies!
gollyslobberkisses, messy ones all around, and tissues for cleaning up! These aren't passed out lightly, aren't you glad?!
hugs
dilu
When I work with sassy I pluck the stuff out of the seam allowances.
or use finger nail or embroidery scissors to cut it and then pluck it
I am so impressed with this bird....as the mommy of a parrot I can speak to a certain birdy like expression that you captured, beautifully, WHAT ART!!!
feet beak sublime, eyes perfect,
WOW!
Your work takes my breath away!
dilu
What a grand idea, god for you!!! No ideas, brain is totally dead, but I love what you two are doing!
hugsd
dilu
Follow your heart, Lisa, ....you will be creating something else in no time, its in your blood, you'll be missed, but something better is in the wind for you.....and that is what is important.
dilu
Oh Eileen,
Please understand; I am sooooo jelouse
But if I can't have him, then congratulations, I am so happy for you!!!
Such an absolutely adorable little guy! Such expression!...(it is not gas, don't believe everything those silly nurses say!)
happy days for you!
hugs
dilu
isn't it neat to be collecting as well as creating, and collecting from such wonderful artists, who are your friends!
I love that part!
Very big congratulations on you collection, it will only get bigger and better!
dilu
adorable and a really good change!!! Very Good idea, yours!
So Welcome Cupcake Bears!
Were might glad to have you here! 
dilu
I think the difference with Stephs mini fabrics is that she makes minis herself, and knows what is needed. And i would like to tell you she also make the most adorable dolls too, out of her special mini fabric doll fabric.....and the last time I was there, its been a while, she even had special mini prints.
And she has a pattern or two available for her dolls....I so enjoyed making them I think i will search for my sassy box and pattern for something different from the porcelaons to do....they make cute ornaments for the tree, and great quick gifts, and they really are so very very cute.....
I know its going to take me an hour to find the bx, but it will be worth it....back to my roots so to speak
hugs
dilu
Oh Louise what grand news!!!! congrats....and hurrray!!!
CHrissie, if you don't you should....get a cut.....
Good luck clare, and I hope you find something you are happy with and will love forever.....I especially like that I don't have to worry about a computer chip going bad......
shantell, I hope you get one soon....what will you name her?
di
well, I think a backup makes perfect sense....thats why I have the treadle..... :crackup: whivh makes a perfectly lovely nightstand!
I usuakly wait unti the hubs gets another engine or transmission to tinker with and then I hit him with it......
Clare, gioven what Chrissie just shared maybe you want to check out his prices too...oops your in GB forget I said that....I'll check out his site.....
hugs
dilu
I love his site, I used it the two times I was getting a singer on ebay-really incredable information there...So its extra nice to know that someone I respect so much also respects this site and the fella who runs it... 
Actually the hubster found him....and said we were going to follow his guidlines.
dilu
Chrissie, The hubs just walked in and told me the treadle is 1921...the featherweight was from the elizabeth NJ site.....
....Sue and Clare, they hardly ever have any problems at all
Are nearly indestructable
and if you gum up the bobbin you can fix it.....make sure you have the little screw drivers....they are so cute with the little wooden handles.....
Clare I think you cannot go wrong, and not everyone has posted.
I have to agree with you ladies on all machines.....is it because they used metal in the machines instead of plastic that they always work so well?
I am saddened by our throw away society but delighted that those of us who like old can still get it.....
Congrats Kelly!!!!! what a neat way to get sassyfabric. You'll love it!
Here's some info to help you all :
Dating your Featherweight
The Singer company has long propounded the myth that it can pinpoint the very day of manufacture of its machines. Not true. The date given as a "birthdate" is simply the day on which vast batches of serial numbers were released to the various factories.Even the dates given and the machines assigned by Singer in its "dating service" are open to doubt. The International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society has offered to vet the list and pinpoint obvious inaccuracies. Singer has refused this and all other requests to see the data.
What we offer here is the closest-possible accurate dating. If you wish to check on Singer's idea of the "birthdate" you can telephone the customer service line at 1-800-4SINGER.
Kilbowie, Scotland machines
ED1 to ED 999.999 –– Jan 1941 to April 1947
EE1 to EE 999.999 –– April 1941 to Feb 1949
EF1 to EF 999.999 –– Mar 1949 to Sept 1950
EG1 to EG 999.999 ––Sept 1950 to Dec 1951
EH1 to EH 999.999 –– Jan 1951 to June 1953
EJ1 to EJ999,999 –– June 1953 to Nov 1954
EK1 to EK999,999 –– Nov 1954 to Jan 1956
EL1 to EL999,999 –– Jan 1956 to Dec 1956
EM1 to EM999,99 –– Dec 1956 to Dec 1957
EN1 to EN999,999 –– Jan 1958 to Feb 1959EP1 to EP999,999 –– Feb 1959 to Mar 1960
ER1 to ER999,999 –– Mar 1960 to Oct 1960
ES1 to ES999,999 –– Oct 1960 to Oct 1961
ET1 to ET999,999 –– Oct 1961 to Dec 1962
EV1 to EV999,999 –– Dec 1962 to July 1964
EX1 to EX999,999 –– July 1964 to Oct 1966
EY1 to EY999,999 –– Oct 1966 to Oct 1968
EZ1 to EZ999,999 –– Oct 1968 to April 1969
FA1 to FA999,999 –– May 1969 to Apr 1970
FB1 to FB999,999 –– April 1970 to June 1971
Elizabeth, New Jersey machines
AJ......................................................1948 to 1950
AK.................................................... 1950 to 1951
AL.....................................................1952 to 1954
AM....................................................1955 to 1956 AN.....................................................1959 to 1960
AD....................................................1930 to 1934
AE.....................................................1935 to 1938
AF.................................................... 1938 to 1940 AG....................................................1940 to 1941 AH....................................................1947 to 1948St Johns, Canada machines
JB....................................................1945 to1948 JC....................................................1948 to 1959
JD....................................................1959 to 1963History, dating, manuals, parts lists etc
Featherweight History –– Machine Dating –– Condition Chart ––Accessories
Parts lists/numbers –– Owners' Manuals –– Workshop Manuals
Featherweights Facts and Myths –– Freearm Applications –– Horror Chamber –– Advertising Art Work –– Cleaning Your Machine –– Identify Your Manual–– Approved Links
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For the best selection of the finest available FeatherweightsStandard Machines –– 1951 Centennials –– White/Green Models –– Freearm 222s –– Singer Featherweight Toys ––Spare Parts Sales –– Accessory Sales – Our Guarantee –– Repairs/Servicing –– Motor rebuilds and voltage conversions –– What our customers say –– Lay-away plan
A neat site for those who want more featheryfacts.
I admire those moms who do home school, we did for a few years and it was rewarding....I think the kids learn in a different fashion, and the ones I have been acquanted with had stronger values, and something dear to my heart; they were taught how and learned how to REASON, which is something we are not seeing in US kids coming out of the publich schooling sector....which makes me terribly sad.
Iapplaud you for looking into it and wanting to give it a go-and aren;t they just as cute as can be! so special.....
dilu
What a nice resolution, and acceptance of each others differances. Thank you for sharing it. I think you handled the situation beautifully and applaud your diplomacy.
dilu
Aww Why let 2 stop you.....I wouldn't mind another, but I am really gunning for the hand cranked Singer....to go with the treadle
what is it with some of us and sewing machines?
I see one in someones house and my heart melts....I see mine and my fingers itch.....
I love my featherweight, works like a charm;1921
Heres what the sewing machine guy I taught classes for: "Any Singer newer than 1965 is made in China. Take it for what its worth"
I researched what hew said and he was right, so we went older, and have been very happy, and it is so light.Have you checked out e-bay?
I checked the featherweights out here in Oregon and 4 years ago they were going for $900....I thought that was a wee boit Steep and checked out ebay. We found one being sold by an older man who was selling off some of his collection....Try for a case and all accessories.-the case is really crucial if you are going out to classes. but if youve a new baby, my bet the Featherweight will fit into a corner of the stroller like a charm.
Do moms still use strollers?
When you do find the one you want you might want to pick up one of the manuels shop manuels so that you can complete many of the simple fixes yourself....they really are sop easy to work on....and the wiring you might want to check out too....
have fun and veru good luck! You'll love it!~
gollyhugs
dilu
