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I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. Please note: I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing -- I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles. I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
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Hello Nicole, Thank you for including a photograph of your Betsy Ross toy machine. Your best bet on researching prices is on eBay. There are so many toy machines on the market and prices vary. On eBay
Hello Margaret, Thank you for your query and for including a photograph. The AVON was made by The Royal Sewing Machine Company Ltd. and it is a version of the Challenge sewing machine which used Shakespear
Hello Eileen, You can make a new silk cord for your basket or purchase cording from a fabric or upholstery store to restore your sewing basket. Upholstery stores would have the best selection. Take
Hello Mark, Is the machine in question a full-sized household sewing machine? If so, then I am sorry that I really cannot be of assistance to you. My knowledge when it comes to sewing machines is in
Hello Nancy, As I have said so many times before, I regret that I am NOT an expert in the full-sized household sewing machines. My expertise as far as sewing machines go, is in the TOY or MINIATURE antique
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