For several years I have been wanting to find a treadle machine that I could afford that resembled my Great-Grandmothers. My mother owns the one that belonged to her but my mom the artist had torn appart and given it a new life as various things. I do own the drawers which I store seeds in and in the fall she is bringing me the other odds and ends of it for me to do whatever my creative heart feels.
Anyways I was able to purchase MY treadle this weekend! Before I found out anything about MaryJane Butter's and you girls on this forum I would have just let this baby sit as a beautiful piece of decoration in my home. But thanks to all of you I am inspired to learn how to actually use it. So with my manual in hand I hope to do all of you farmgirls, myself included proud. Here is to happy adventures in sewing!!
If you want to see pictures please feel free to visit my blog.
great find. i love that machine and cabinet, i have one, too.....be very very careful....they are addicting, i started with just one treadle as well....then they kept finding me....now i am up to 7......they are so fun to sew on, you will never wannna quit, and a great workout as well...if you ever havwe any need for help..Bonne is the one who knows most...just pop her a question and she can answer it in seconds.
Christina, I am so happy for you!!! I hope you have a great time using it. I would love to some day get a treadle also. My mother-in-law has one so maybe I can talk her out of it some day. I could tell her all about keeping it in the family!!! Have fun! Monica
My new treadle!
Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 09:06:36 AM
