Made in Sweden

I have an electronic machine.  I admit it.  It is a Viking Husqvarna Quilt Designer II.  I used to love it.  Then I learned about vintage sewing machines.  This poor thing gets NO USE.  I have decided to sell it.

I was prepping it for some potential buyers (they backed out) this morning and I did not like the stitch at all.  It also has a bit of a squeak when the thread goes up.  I decided to try to look inside.

There are several smal hex head screws securing the back.  There are two screws in the base that also need to be removed.  I removed them and gently pulled the thing apart.

Oh Yes, I so want to try to work on this baby.  NOT.  I tried to drop one drop of oil onto the needle bar from this angle and I oiled the presser bar as well.  Then I put the back back on.

It sews nicely now.  The stitch is definitely better.  A new needle helps.

Oh and it does say MADE IN SWEDEN somewhere in there.

It is a good machine.  I just don't use it and it needs use.  My plan is to make posters and put them up around the quilt shops locally.  I have it on Craig's List.  Last resort is Evil Bay.