Giving an old Singer a home.
01-02-2010, 02:47 PM
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I will be looking at a Singer Treadle machine 'in good working order' next week and I am excited.
I am not looking for an antique, an investment or a lean mean quilting machine.
I want it for pure nostalgia. I learnt to sew on this machine back in the days before the Civil War......!
Any advice, comments, humor, or suggestions re: this purchase would be really welcome.
P.S. Having looked at the wonderful and absolutely stunning quilts recently shown on this QB, I'll spare you my amateur attempts.... for now.
I am not looking for an antique, an investment or a lean mean quilting machine.
I want it for pure nostalgia. I learnt to sew on this machine back in the days before the Civil War......!
Any advice, comments, humor, or suggestions re: this purchase would be really welcome.
P.S. Having looked at the wonderful and absolutely stunning quilts recently shown on this QB, I'll spare you my amateur attempts.... for now.
01-02-2010, 03:03 PM
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Can't give you any advice, other than if you want it get it :lol: We don't always need a reason :wink: And you would love to see pictures of your work :shock: We all started somewhere and appreciate everyones hard work
01-02-2010, 03:03 PM
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Hello & Good Luck finding your Singer Treadle machine!! :D My DH husband found this one for me, for my Christmas this year. It was just luck that he stopped into a local antique shop & found this 1935 Singer Treadle for $39.00!! :thumbup: It's in perfect condition. Just keep your eye out & chance looking where you might not think you will find one!! Please let us know when you find the perfect one!!
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1935 Singer Treadle Machine.
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01-02-2010, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SulaBug
Hello & Good Luck finding your Singer Treadle machine!! :D My DH husband found this one for me, for my Christmas this year. It was just luck that he stopped into a local antique shop & found this 1935 Singer Treadle for $39.00!! :thumbup: It's in perfect condition. Just keep your eye out & chance looking where you might not think you will find one!! Please let us know when you find the perfect one!!
:D :D :D :D
:D :D :D :D
The one I am looking at next week looks promising but we shall see. You have given me hope.
01-02-2010, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Blockhead
Be warned, it's very hard to stop at one. These beautiful old workhorses still work. Try making a quilt top on one (I have one in progress).
Would love to see your quilt.
01-02-2010, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CanadianLoon
Originally Posted by Blockhead
Be warned, it's very hard to stop at one. These beautiful old workhorses still work. Try making a quilt top on one (I have one in progress).
Would love to see your quilt.
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