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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 07:16:20 AM
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I decided we needed a separate thread to discuss
our treadles, and it's all the 4 Musketheads's fault:
Jessica,Bev, Elizabeth & Georgann
They spread the Treadle Affliction and there doesn't appear
to be a cure yet, and I'm not searching for one either! LOL
 UPDATE:
*****SEE PAGE 26 FOR WEB LINKS TO TREADLE INFORMATION~DATING/FIXING/PARTS ETC**** |
Edited by - Bonne on Feb 01 2009 08:27:06 AM |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9325 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9325 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 07:55:06 AM
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I've been eyeing some of the ones on ebay. I actually managed to find a couple in my area but whew the prices. OUCH! lol
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 3:12:59 PM
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| okay so are we supposed to post pics or just ones we have found? it is a very catching compulsion! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 3:21:03 PM
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| oh you are feeding my fire far too much...you are dangerous! |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 4:05:00 PM
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I wish I had my grandmothers treadle...ah the memories. Bonne, that pic on your soap website is absolutely beautiful!!
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 4:05:15 PM
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ROFL Oh Jess, yep yep girl it is all your guys's fault.
Mine is a white that needs lots of love and attention, but I have one yippeee. Got it at a garage sale many years ago and have been packing it around ever since. It is a winter project that is for sure.
Hmmmm afraid to go on Craigslist.......haaahaaahaaa
Enjoying life. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 4:08:54 PM
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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janet
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Janet
Krypton
Kentucky
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 8:22:18 PM
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| I learned to sew in 4H on a treadle sewing machine. My first project was an ugly purple apron. My grandmother made all her children's clothes and quilts on a treadle. Even though later she purchased an electric sewing machine to make clothes, she always made quilts on her treadle. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 8:35:11 PM
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janet...do you still have her machine?
bonne...good luck with that one! I love it!! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 04:52:45 AM
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They are all so pretty . I have to be careful or the "treadle bug " will bite me. Cause -i have this one empty bedroom with nothing at all in it but a tiny table and a lamp. I may watch the craigs list around here . They are popular with several people i have met here that sew leather on them.
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! Items i look for in a barter .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ http://people.tribe.net/0ab53fca-f8de-4477-ab56-85ff9484b93d |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 05:12:44 AM
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Great thread. Bonne I hope those attachments will fit your machine. I'm pretty sure they will since you have that screw thread on your machine. My 1936 electrified one has the same foot attachment. I have been eyeing my electrified one to see if I can convert it to a treadle. There is a beautiful cabinet and base on our Craigslist for $75!
Otherwise they are just too expensive in this area. I turned down that $100 Sphynx Singer last week and it is now sold...she emailed me that it was gone. It was nice, but the cabinet was falling apart and there was a horrible clunk and catch with each turn of the flywheel.
My Singer is still in Illinois........Jess, I'm hoping my brother who hauls movie horses will be able to throw it on one of his trucks between now and Apronstock 2008, but if he can't, I'm sure greatful to you for offering to bring it!!!
Later all,
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://thefabricho.blogspot.com/
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 05:32:39 AM
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| oh Cime...thanks for throwing that leather sewing idea in...duh!! why did i never think of that..my 9 yr old is way into designing her own shoes and my regular machine doesnot always catch on suede...do not understand why, but the treadle...what an awesome suggestion! Thank you sio much! |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 06:22:31 AM
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| thank you george...thinking! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 07:33:40 AM
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| elizabeth does not even use hers...she likes the shiny fun new toy look! she is so busy making soap for the world! she will have a stock pile of machines for later! And just incase anyone is confused, we are friends so i can talk about her that way! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 08:50:18 AM
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| oh hush...where? |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl
490 Posts
Tracy
My. Olive
NC
USA
490 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 10:18:08 AM
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A while back I posted my story about how I sold my husbands late grandmothers perfect condition Single treadle sewing machine. It was 2001 and we were moving to the coast and wanted to lighten up. Big mistake. Anyway I have tried to track it down with no luck. Just today I bought one over the phone from a couple back home (75miles) who have a shop that sells used furniture and household items that come from estates or people who have moved into nursing homes and need to empty their houses. He doesn't think that the treadles are a big deal and sold me one for $100.00. It is in good shape and still works! I am so thrilled. Have checked on e-bay but couldn't locate one locally. He has several and picked out the best one for me and I will pick it up this week. Will let you know more about it when I get my hands on it.
What's this I see about an Apronfest 2008? Is this for real? Please,please, tell me about it! Thanks a bunch. Tracy |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 10:47:32 AM
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congrats on your new treadle..sorry you sold your grandmas!
Apronfest 2008...Well, the girls on the apron seew a long have all become pretty good friends, and one of them has a farm and we are all going to try to gather there and learn some new skils, get to know each other better in person, have tea together, and have a ball. It will be in PA...dates have not been announced! Keep your eyes open! Oh and i see treadles in your area on ebay all the time, i will try to let you know next time some come up! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 2:23:11 PM
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| that machine is a lotus some country folks call it a thistle machine...the decor they are speaking of is the decal on the bed...you have this one, from you mil i think, right? |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 2:26:52 PM
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| most of the singers do have her name on it and i already bid on that one like 5 mins ago |
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