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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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 Posted - Sep 11 2008 : 8:29:34 PM
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Could I stick my nose in here? I just got a 1919 Franklin Model Treadle machine. It needs some lovin' and some nails, but the detail in the wood and the metal pedal part wow! I can not wait to sew on it. Just wanted to share........
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2008 : 08:16:18 AM
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Feel free to post pictures of your machines gals! Or links to pics on your blogs.
Most of my machines are here and there on my blog from last fall. (August-December 2007)
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Edited by - Bonne on Sep 12 2008 08:19:38 AM |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2008 : 06:39:05 AM
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| I'm planning to go get mine on Monday. you can bet i'll get pics and post them!! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2008 : 6:17:09 PM
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whooo hooo!! Can't wait for you to start treadling Maggie!
Is this the one from Missouri or a local one?
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2008 : 7:17:50 PM
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Missouri!! the local one sold to someone else , which is okay. i dont' REALLY need 2! (yet....)
btw Bonne, i didn't get to the post office Friday :( (bus tour took longer than we thought so I didn't get the mail out). So your spindle etc. will be shipped Tuesday! |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 07:07:37 AM
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Hi Farmgirls...this topic is close to my heart...I have had a tredle for 20 years, When we lived with no power, I used it alot, now we have power and i kind of forgot all ab out it, maybe its time to use it again....(grin)....
Farmgirls are Farmgirls no matter where or how we live.....
frocksfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 07:40:42 AM
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I finally got done cleaning up the woodwork, and the machine itself looks to be in pretty good shape. My husband is gone for a couple of days so maybe I'll have a chance to work on it some more. I got a new drive belt and am ready to put it on--I'm just afraid of cutting it too short or screwing up the staple when I put it through the other side of the belt. Any tricks I should know about before I start? I won't be able to look at it till I get home from work tonight.
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 10:36:30 AM
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| oh I had hoped to, but I haven't heard back from the lady keeping it yet! I don't want to drive an hour and a half to find her not home! :) |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9325 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 7:06:49 PM
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Hey Bonne,
take a look at the apron thread. I think it's page 434 I posted my lastest acquirement. 
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Sep 15 2008 7:08:40 PM |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 12:58:07 PM
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Hi girls, I have been wanting to get a treadle for quite some time now. I just don't seem to have any luck with a regular sewing machine, I don't need all the fancy stitches and bells and whistles. I just want something that sews a straight stitch. I was wondering where the best place to find them is and what is a good price ? I asked my dad to keep an ear out church in case anyone wanted to get rid of one.
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 1:50:15 PM
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Check antique malls or shops; CraigsList for your area. Put in a search for "sewing machine" in the for sale area of CL. People don't always spell treadle right nor do they even know to call it a treadle.(you'll see peddle/trundle/treddle etc) Also go to Ebay and do a search using distance, so that the items are listed by distance from your zip code. Many treadles listed are "for pick-up only" on Ebay, since they aren't equitable to ship, so you'll want to look at those in your area. Good price for a treadle varies according to region of the country one is in and the condition. I've paid from $25 to $100 tops. I wouldn't go higher than that here, because they are plentiful in that range. Your area may be different just because PA is an antiquers haven. Just start checking locally and you'll get a feel for what is a good price and what you may be willing to pay.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 2:48:11 PM
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I have a White treadle, from 1918, still in wonderful shape, and even sewable (is that a word?) If only one of you who know how to work one could come and teach me. Mine even has the original leather belt,and an inlaid wood yardstick on top. It looks great in my guest bedroom, and was purchased by my grandmother. Sigh........
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 2:51:57 PM
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Hmmmm.....visit Kathie, she's near Tampa Bay and has a treadle(s). If you can
sew on a regular machine, you can sew on a treadle. Just have to pump your feet back and forth to make it run. ;)
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 5:16:03 PM
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SQUEE!!!!!! getting my treadle tomorrow!!
on a "down" note - I had ordered a belt and bobbin off ebay and the some how got sent to tampa, florida. grrrr. The fellow I got them from is trying to track them down for me!!! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 5:51:52 PM
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ARRGGHHH!!!!! Let me know if it was the shuttle that is MIA. I can help you there. ;)
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 07:42:20 AM
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| oops, yes, I meant shuttle! Shuttle and 5 bobbins. I hope he can track 'em down. :( |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 9:22:31 PM
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Bonne, thanks for the advice. I was thinking I had to pay an arm and a leg to get one.
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 10:04:03 AM
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I got my treadle! And woudln't you know it. My peach tree is LOADED with peaches - every night after work I'm peeling and freezing and jamming peaches, PLUS i got gifted about 40 lbs of grapes today so guess who gets to make grape jam for 2 days too?? As soon as my harvesting/canning is done, I'll get to it....figure it all out!
Bonne, the missing shuttle (from ebay) has been located and is supposedly coming my way now...let's hope so!! !:) |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 11:41:50 AM
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whew!!
Enjoy your canning!
The treadling can wait for foul weather~a good indoor project to light on. ;)
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 8:54:53 PM
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| maggie, if i could jusst get ripe peaches that taste like peaches and "real" grapes even as bad as i am still feeling from my surgery i would be more than happy to can, freeze, jam and jelly! the sewing machine will still be there when the fruit is put up! peace connie in alaska |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 8:12:03 PM
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Hello ldies;
My treddle is missing the pressure foot, it sews like a champ, when I use it, which is never, because the pressure foot is missing(oh! I already said that huh?! )anyways, does anyone know where I can find one?
It is a "KOHLER"...
Thanks in advance......
Farmgirl Sister #368
Please visit my new blog....
http://thecontentedwoman.blogspot.com
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 07:15:11 AM
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There are many Sew and Vac parts sites online. You may be able to match up a foot that will fit.
Ebay is a good source for sewing machine parts as well. The important part is going to be where it screws on. I have 3 Singer treadles that don't use interchangeable feet~they all connect to the needle bar differently, so even though they are "Singers" it doesn't mean they use the same feet.
First off, determine whether it is a low shank or high shank http://www.clotilde.com/pages/which_foot.html
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 09:17:09 AM
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| so glad to see this thread bumped. my treadle is patiently waiting for me - I'll get to it after Christmas. For now, I'm knitting loads of holiday gifts, and working my buns off in the shop. :) |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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