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    Old 09-07-2011, 08:58 AM
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    I just inherited my grandmother's 1921 Red Eye treadle sewing machine. Some of the decals are really worn, and the whole machine has a layer of "age" on it. How did those of you who have done this do it? The before and after pics are amazing!
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    Old 09-07-2011, 08:59 AM
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    I will follow this thread I also need this information.
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    Old 09-07-2011, 08:59 AM
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    Go to the Virtual machine section. There is a detailed tutorial by lostn51. Many have used it with excellent results.
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    Old 09-07-2011, 09:17 AM
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    Here's a link to part one, from there you can get to part 2 etc. Have fun!
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-45816-1.htm
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    Old 09-07-2011, 09:28 AM
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    I just got mine put back together Monday night. I followed the tutorial that lostn51 has posted. It is great. Believe me it was a lot of hard work but very rewarding. you can see some before and after pics of mine under "I did it". Good luck and have fun, I did!
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    Old 09-07-2011, 12:03 PM
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    I've got a 1922 Redeye to get all polished up once the weather gets cooler so I can work outside.
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    Old 09-07-2011, 01:01 PM
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    Thanks so much! I KNEW I could count on all of you to help!
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