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Stitching & Crafting Room: Treadlin' Along |
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 14 2007 : 12:00:27 PM
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Mommatracy..i am trying to answer an email you sent me, but it keeps bouncing back to me! Happy to help you with the pic, email it to me! |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2007 : 5:40:31 PM
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Jess, what a beauty that machine is. Gonna have to check out craigslist and ebay. I'm sure I would be allowed to get one. My hubby rarely says no to sewing stuff. Maybe that's my problem!
"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 14 2007 : 6:03:13 PM
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there are always nice ones in NJ! |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
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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 - Sep 14 2007 : 7:54:04 PM
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Bonne, how do you know it is anpther treadle seller bidding on it?
"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 |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 07:47:45 AM
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there is a much better one very similar listed again in VA...I am considering it, but will have to do some serious begging! ummm...just look up antique treadles! |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 11:42:59 AM
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I am getting a treadle machine from my mother-in-law! I dropped by my in-law's this morning to deliver some sweet and sour brisket and oven-roasted potatoes (yum! Not made by me; leftovers from the catering company that our son works delivery for). Casually said 'I think I may be getting an old Singer sewing machine.' Miss Helen (mil)said 'I have an old machine -- you may have it.' Oh, well, twist my arm!!
It's a Willcox and Gibbs treadle -- saw the cabinet and the lower part, but she has stuff stacked on top of it in the back bedroom, so I had to go online to see what this machine looks like. OMG! We sat on the bed and looked through the drawers -- lots of attachments and needles (in wooden cases), etc. This winter, when my husband is off from work, we'll pick it up. That will give me some time to find a spot for it, too.
It's a strange machine -- does not have a bobbin, but sews a chain stitch with a hook and a needle. I can't wait to see it in action!
Very excited, katie
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 12:02:30 PM
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omg...is it the moon shaped one? |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 12:07:40 PM
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Katie-ell, just re-visited your blog! luv your fabric find and the blooming crab apple cuttings. Have fun w/your soon to be very own treadle machine.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 3:09:25 PM
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Yes, Jess, I think it is moon-shaped. It's kind of like a big backward 'G', a big arcing circle with the plate forming the straight line of the 'G'. I read that Gibbs designed it to be his initial! As I said, I haven't seen the machine part yet, but the cabinet and treadle are in very good condition. I may have to help her move stuff off from it on my next visit and have a peak at it. Oh, I'm so pleased!
And I think I am getting a Singer 301, too -- which is like the big sister to the Singer Featherweight. It's at the sewing shop now, being gone over right now, oild, tension, etc. And if it all works and sews great, I'll be buying it from my friend -- who bought it on Ebay but then bought another one with a cabinet, which is what she was looking for in the first place. (She obviously has the sickness, too!)
Hurrah! for sewing machine collectors!
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 3:17:08 PM
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Thanks, Grace, for visiting my blog! I need to update -- but I want to get some projects finished first and then post them. I'm so geeked about the treadle -- I need to figure out a special project for my new old machine.
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 3:18:56 PM
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right on! I love that little machine...that is on my list, but i have a singer affliction right now! good for you! |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 4:45:58 PM
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oh george i have been watching it...i think that is too far for me to get it right now...what a steal! |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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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 15 2007 : 8:13:12 PM
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as long as it does not get too pricey...go for it ! |
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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 15 2007 : 10:30:52 PM
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hey bonne...have you found the manual for the "11 puzzle box" by singer online? |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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