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cw246
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Largo
Florida
USA
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 Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 04:54:05 AM
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Bonne thanks so much for the tips and links.  Huge help. Can't wait to get started. How did it go with Craig's list? Are you getting a new machine?
How are you doing Denise? Are you pumped up to start on your treadle too?
Have a GREAT day.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 05:11:32 AM
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Cheryl,
Well I am ready to start getting to know my machine. Except it seems there is always something else that I have to do first and so I haven't had the chance to sit down to it yet. I did download a manual for it. The original one is quite brittle so I won't be using it. I still need to do a little cleaning but other than that I think I am ready to try when I get the time. Does anyone know about the thread you can use? I was using my 99k and found that if I used cheap thread it messed up the tension on it. No matter what we did or how we adjusted it it just would not straighten out. Then I got the idea to change the thread and it works fine. Is that odd?
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 06:38:33 AM
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The machine I cked out was pretty worn. It probably would sew, but would take a lot of cleaning up. It was a "Sphinx" , but the decals were so worn you could barely make that out. Too much weathering to the metal parts, (aka rust), to make me feel comfortable. I just found this one listed, another Sphinx, and I'm wondering how I can scrape up $150~especially since the auto ins. is due...........LOL
http://denver.craigslist.org/for/436180173.html Isn't it beautiful?!
I tested out my machines, after cleaning them, with premium thread, just to eliminate the possible issue that the cheaper may cause an issue.
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ Blog
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Edited by - Bonne on Oct 01 2007 06:39:15 AM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 06:45:31 AM
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| see who has lonely animals bonne! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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cw246
True Blue Farmgirl
153 Posts
Cheryl
Largo
Florida
USA
153 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 11:29:45 AM
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wow... that first one is a beauty. 2nd has a lot of potential too... decisions...decisions...  I agree with Jessica. Here doggy, doggy...
Denise... totally understand what you mean. Did you download from one of the sites that Bonne listed? Thanks for the heads up about the thread.
Have a GREAT day!
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 1:49:58 PM
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| i am an enabler..my opinion..just get em all...play with em until you are bored...pass em on! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 5:50:00 PM
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Cheryl,
Yes I did download the manual from the site Bonne listed.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 06:58:58 AM
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I'm going to look at a possible #5 treadle today~LOL It's listed at $55 "with Egyptian decals" ~no pic, but it's close by, so worth taking a look. I'll be opening an Antique Treadle Museum here soon. ROFL I haven't even spent $200 in all! The treadles are just crawling out of the woodwork!!
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ Blog
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 07:14:13 AM
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| you make me sick bonne...if I get one for 100 i feel like a champ! |
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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 - Oct 03 2007 : 07:45:53 AM
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| HAhahaha! |
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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 - Oct 03 2007 : 2:33:16 PM
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| hey bonne..wanna come do some of mine for me? |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:51:02 PM
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I started out by hand-sanding, but hubby called and when I told him
what I was doing, he suggested the orbital sander and told me where it was in
the garage (his domain). Didn't take long at all. I only did the top portion , not the drawers,
as they were in good shape, just so much varnish build up and scrapes on the top.
It's so nice and smooth now. I'd made these beeswax , shea butter and vegetable oil "lotion bars" for hands, and they worked fab on the wood! LOL Rubbed them on after the cabinet had been warming up outside after sanding and they just melted right in.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ Blog
http://www.bonne1313.homestead.com/soap.html Soap
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 4:12:06 PM
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Bonne,
What a gorgeous machine. You did a great job. FINALLY got our co for our addition so now I am working on getting this house in order. It's taking me a while as I am decluttering along the way. If it doesn't have a spot out it goes. Of course, that does NOT apply to anything of a sewing nature. ;)
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 4:23:58 PM
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LOL, it better not include anything of the sewing nature. Never never never!!!!!!LOL
Like reading this, not ready to tackle my treadle yet, must finish, must finish those obligations first......hmmmmmm
Enjoying life. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 4:35:52 PM
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Carol Sue,
Did I tell you Jess and I sent our pkg. out to you? It went priority yesterday I think.
I sent the full apron pattern and the material will send along the other half ones as soon as I get caught up on some of my other obligations.
Denise
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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cw246
True Blue Farmgirl
153 Posts
Cheryl
Largo
Florida
USA
153 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2007 : 05:24:40 AM
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Been gone for the weekend, just saw your treadle Bonne. Wow! what a beauty!! love it. You did a great job. I'm sure you will have a great time with it. Also loved your apron patterns 
Have a great day.
cw |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 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 - Oct 18 2007 : 11:13:37 AM
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| as long as it is being appreciated i really do ot care!!!!! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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