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try looking at goodwill. you have to pay shipping, but there are always great deals on treadles.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
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Try EBay - I have seen some beauties for sale over in your state - You should be able to pick one up for around $200 - I have eight treadles and most cost me around $180 on average. Couple were over $300 however they had stunning cabinets. I aquired all of mine from eBay and am very happy with them. :)
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I would love to have a WORKING treadle. I learned to sew on them in junior high. lol...we had to learn on the treadles,,then we could move to electrics. My feet swell when i sit and sew for a long time,,,the treadle would help circulation. This is funny, my friend told me that at one time it was said women shouldnt use treadle machines as...are you ready for this???.....
It could get the sexually excited! ROFL
However, maybe fabric/quilt stores would work.
Margie
It could get the sexually excited! ROFL
However, maybe fabric/quilt stores would work.
Margie
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
try looking at goodwill. you have to pay shipping, but there are always great deals on treadles.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
What I do is usually the certain area will have several treadles or machines and I will bid on all of them and afterwards I will drive to do a local pickup with my trailer in tow. And I try my best to keep the drive to under 10 hours one way but that somehow never works. :oops: :lol:
But you can usually get some really nice deals on machines there.
Billy
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by butterflywing
try looking at goodwill. you have to pay shipping, but there are always great deals on treadles.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
What I do is usually the certain area will have several treadles or machines and I will bid on all of them and afterwards I will drive to do a local pickup with my trailer in tow. And I try my best to keep the drive to under 10 hours one way but that somehow never works. :oops: :lol:
But you can usually get some really nice deals on machines there.
Billy
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I agree. As long as you have foot power and if you have a hand crank machine, you can continue to sew and quilt. There are many attachments to be had to enhance the beauty of your stitches as well. I own a Treadle and a Handcrank. I'll be ready when we are without power.
Originally Posted by omak
because electrical power is not an absolute guarantee. <wave>
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Originally Posted by Deara
I agree. As long as you have foot power and if you have a hand crank machine, you can continue to sew and quilt. There are many attachments to be had to enhance the beauty of your stitches as well. I own a Treadle and a Handcrank. I'll be ready when we are without power.
Originally Posted by omak
because electrical power is not an absolute guarantee. <wave>
:oops:
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