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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
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 Posted - Mar 23 2006 : 06:19:05 AM
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| Does anyone use a treadle sewing machine? I have been wanting one for some time...I use to sit beside my grandma at her's and there was just something so peaceful about the rythm of the machine that I loved. I would have to find one reeeeeaaaalllly cheap to be able to afford it though. Just wondering if anyone still used one, had any advice on which kind to buy, where to find one, etc. |
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SmallTownGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Rose
USA
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Posted - Mar 23 2006 : 1:42:25 PM
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Ashley, I have fond memories of helping my grandmother at hers, I loved pushing the peddle. I still look at it when I visit, she still uses hers. I hope you have luck in finding one. I can only recommend looking on the net for information. I know that there are some book guide books and repairing books out there.
Remember what you now have was once among the things only hoped for. |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 23 2006 : 10:12:03 PM
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I was given one his fall, but have yet to get on it. My goal is to get on it come summer. It is really beatiful and looks nice while waiting for me to use it.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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Deb H
Farmgirl in Training
46 Posts
Deb
Glendale
Missouri
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2006 : 07:26:46 AM
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Well, I was hoping to find more information myself about Treadles, because I just bought one, and was hoping someone out there could tell me more about them. . .
"Well-behaved women rarely make history" - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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Deb H
Farmgirl in Training
46 Posts
Deb
Glendale
Missouri
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2006 : 08:38:10 AM
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Actually, Clare, I've been sitting here reading those 5 pages of info and clicking on links and bookmarking the ones I thought I might use. I bought and paid for a White Treadle machine yesterday, but didn't have any way to get it home yet, so it's still at the antique mall, waiting for me. . .Thank you for the info, though!
"Well-behaved women rarely make history" - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Treadle Sewing Machine |
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Treadle Sewing Machine
A simple search brings up this original 5 page topic on treadle machines, with alot of shared info present: 