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10-08-2011, 09:07 AM

#51

Marvel

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Originally Posted by Mariposa

Beautiful machine!!

10-08-2011, 09:19 AM

#52

Quiltinelaine

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Originally Posted by wraez

So many sentimental memories to this beautiful machine. I know you will treasure it and use it with love.

Happy Quilting Hours for you and your machine: I wish I had my Aunt's machine that was like this: She made all her own dresses:::

10-08-2011, 09:32 AM

#53

gramquilter2

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Have fun fixing your machine and then sewing some special quilts.

10-08-2011, 10:02 AM

#54

momof4

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Beautiful machine, enjoy it.

10-08-2011, 11:19 AM

#55

MargeD

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What a beautiful keepsake from your family to your family.

10-08-2011, 11:22 AM

#56

Grandma58

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I have one not as pretty as yours that was my grandmothers- I learned to sew on it, it still works and I love it!

10-08-2011, 01:33 PM

#57

grandjan

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What a treasure!

10-08-2011, 01:45 PM

#58

Muv

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Originally Posted by brendadawg

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Originally Posted by irishrose

What a beautiful Redeye - my favorite. Are you going to treadle it?

When I was a pre-teen/teen, my grandmother, bless her heart, tried her best to teach me how to use the treadle. I just could not do it. She could make it hum and sew as smoothly as any electric machine, but it seemed like I just sat in one place and was "spinning my wheels". Not sure if I want to go through that again. (LOL)

Y'all have said such kind things -- and I am very blessed!

It would be a shame not to try. See if you can find a friend with a treadle to try one out. Also find Treadle Lady's website and her videos on Youtube - she's easy to find on google, and she's pretty inspiring. And then if you try and really don't get on with treadling, you can always stick the motor back on.