Old Treadle Sewing Machines
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I had one...lost to ex-husband. it was from his side and I was gifted it with the proviso that I only kept it if I kept him... I bought myself one in an antique store that is gorgeous but rarely use...it is in a place of honor in my house.
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Originally Posted by BrendaY
I've inherited a wonderful old treadle machine, and wonder if there are any folks out there who do quilting on them now? I first learned to sew on a treadle when I was a child.... many long years ago!
#6
I have one in a treadle but have several treadle heads. I originally had a Red Eye but replaced the head with a more modern 201. I am still learning to treadle and have not made a quilt on it yet. The Red Eye head is just sitting for display right now in my studio.
Here it is set up with the Red Eye in it.
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That's what I'll try when I get a chance again. I like to make little doll size quilts from vintage or repro fabrics. A wonderful friend just gave me tons of wonderful early scraps and I just want to get right to it... BUT I just acquired a really big antique doll and Kewpie collection to sell for a friend, so that'll keep me busy for the next few months.. Meanwhile, my heart yearns to get going on another little quilt..
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