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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 4:07:31 PM
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Wow, the kohler looks gorgeous. don't you wish they could tell you their stories - who bought them, how far they traveled, etc?
I have been a knitting fool today. Don't you worry Bonne, the pics will be on my blog soon. you are just SUCH a crazy-wonderful spinner - I am constantly amazed at how much beautiful yarn you produce!!! |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2383 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Dec 02 2008 : 12:18:12 PM
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There are Kohler machines shown on Needlebar at: http://www.needlebar.org/cm/thumbnails.php?album=255
It's quite possible that a standard low-shank foot (and other attachments) will fit your machine. Do you have a picture of it or can you match it up to one of the pictures on Needlebar?
Judith
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 09:10:43 AM
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Hello Farmgirls;
Please see a picture of my treddle on my blog "Froccs", in my signature below....
I landed this machine on the west Coast of WA. we were moving to the Ease side of the state with no running water, nor "in door" facilities nor electricity, so, sold everything we had and I bought this at a small sewing machine place on the west side........
I really do appreciate all of the info. will get back to figuring this out...but, Christmas and 10 Grandsweeties keeps me hopping along with their parents....5 boys, their wives, and our only daughter and her husband....
Farmgirl Sister #368
http:/froccsfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com
http://thecontentedwoman.blogspot.com
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 1:13:10 PM
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Oh, so now that your kids are all grown and gone you're going to "take it easy"? ROFL!! (no running water, no electricity...) ;)
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2008 : 3:50:20 PM
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hi terri, i live iwth no running water but hubby insists on electricity. we didnt have it for hte first 3 months we were here. not gonna have it when we ritre to the bush either lol. congrats on oru treadle! they are so pricey here in alaska because of the fact that lot of people dont have power so not likely to find any of the great deals you ladies have!
peace connie in alaska |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 07:39:47 AM
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I'm real excited by this topic. I just found 2 treadle machines for sale in Tucson but won't be there for another week. Hope they don't get sold out before I get to town. One woman will try to hold it for me. Now that I'm off-grid and rural again, I've decided to take the plunge and get one and get it running.
I don't know the make of them yet. Will have to see and see if they work at all.
Let you know.
Allison
hi connie - i used to live in Sterling AK south of Anchorage. no running water and a 2 hole outhouse for 3 years with 2 toddlers as a single mom. best place i ever lived!
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2008 : 10:59:54 AM
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Allison, hope you score a treadle(s)!! Keep us posted. ;)
(awesome funky aprons you!)
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2383 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2383 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2008 : 12:08:27 AM
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Your machine is beautiful. It looks like a Kohler 7 or 8, made in the 1920s. I'm 99% sure that any feet or attachments for the older low-shank Singers (like models 15, 66,99,201,221) will fit your machine. There are always lots of them on ebay for reasonable prices.
Judith
Happiness is Homemade |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 12:12:58 PM
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Bonne - love your blog. Will you do a blurb on Yule as well. The Samhain one is way cool!
When (if - pray pray pray) I can get a treadle when I get back to Tucson, I will definitely post pix on my blog and will probably be combing the forums for info on what I need to get it fixed up if it's not quite working.
I'm determined! I'm too rural to keep looking for an outlet for my portable...
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com & www.wayofthewife.blogspot.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 12:28:42 PM
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Allison, I put Yule on the "to do" list.
Have you kept your eyes peeled on Craiglist for your area?
Sometimes you have to do a little driving to a metro area, but
dang, Colorado is inundated with treadles, so I'm thinking AZ would be
too. That was a time of big settlement here, and I imagine every household
needed a treadle.
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 2:50:41 PM
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There are 2 in Tucson from Craigslist, but they don't know if they can hold them until I go back at the end of the week. They did like that I actually wanted to use rather than resell, so we'll see. If not those then I'm sure I'll find another sometime soon.
Fingers crossed!
And I can't wait to see the "to do" result!
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com & www.wayofthewife.blogspot.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 5:13:37 PM
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Edited by - Bonne on May 29 2009 8:38:56 PM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 09:20:39 AM
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| still checking them out...haven't found anything yet...I have great hopes though. |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 08:20:34 AM
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| mine is still in the garage! aren't I awful? I"m just SO enjoying spinning and knitting right now. When the mood strikes and I get mine up and running, you know I'll be posting on this thread!!! |
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gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 2:19:52 PM
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Bonne- I looked on some of these sites and found what I needed from this one. I recieved my order 7 days after ordering and everything fit my machine perfect. Finally got a book so I could thread the needle right as it has been awhile since I owned a treadle. Thanks for your info. sewingmachine221sale@pop.bizland.com
Gail
farmgirl #486 |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 09:57:02 AM
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Bonne I have just scored a Roby (I think thats what is says) machine with table for 50.00 everything is there now to oil her clean her up and make a few repairs to the cabinet and I am off and going.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 3:25:36 PM
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Will do. I can't seem to find a model or serial number any good places to look? I think it is a Ruby anything ring a bell?
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2383 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2383 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 3:40:00 PM
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Both New Home and Royal/Free made machines badged Ruby, so a picture would really help. If there are no serial number plates visible on the top of the machine anywhere you might look under the sliding plate; sometimes they were cast into the metal there.
Happiness is Homemade |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 3:53:11 PM
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Im going to say 3399936 it might be an 8399936 it is on the sliding plate and it is almost worn off. It is a Ruby New Home I finally got it in enough light could really see it. It even has all the attachments too. What a find I will need to get a new belt and a couple of other thing to get the table back in working order.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 11:09:15 AM
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| My mom gave me my great-grandmother's White, it even has the original, crumbling manual! It's in beautiful condition. I need to replace the leather belt on it though, there is one in one of the drawers, does anyone know if I can use it if it's old? Should I just purchase a new one? Do I need to wax it a bit maybe to keep the leather supple or would that make it slip? |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 6:15:43 PM
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You can get new ones on ebay. I have a treadle and it came with a belt but I think it was stretched so I didn't use it. There is a store on ebay the was recommended to me by Bonne I think and I was very happy with her. Let me see if I can find her again for you. Great price too!
God is good....all the time.
Denise
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
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