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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:47 PM
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    I was surfing on Ebay and found this. I didn't realize they still made these...Anyone for a new treadle???

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:50 PM
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    That is cool. The Janome site (via google) says it was for the Amish but probably not too many surf ebay. LOL
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by gale
    That is cool. The Janome site (via google) says it was for the Amish but probably not too many surf ebay. LOL
    LOL, I never thought about that. I don't think they have invented a computer that does not use electricity... Makes me chuckle!!
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:54 PM
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    My nephew lived in the Philippines and he bought one for his wife. They did not have elect.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:56 PM
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    That's interesting!
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    Old 01-10-2011, 07:28 PM
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    Hmmm I think I would put another $100 in and get an antique :D:D:D
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    Originally Posted by amma
    Hmmm I think I would put another $100 in and get an antique :D:D:D
    Same here!! :thumbup:
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    Old 01-10-2011, 07:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
    Originally Posted by amma
    Hmmm I think I would put another $100 in and get an antique :D:D:D
    Same here!! :thumbup:
    Me too!!!
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    They still use treadles in many parts of
    Asia. Lots of sweat-shops use them....they make even more profit then...no power bills.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 07:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by earthwalker
    They still use treadles in many parts of
    Asia. Lots of sweat-shops use them....they make even more profit then...no power bills.
    Thats sad huh???
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