SteveH

Hey folks,

I just bought an old treadle machine in the Seattle area (35 minutes east of Seattle in Falls City).

I am looking for a person in the area willingto pick it up, take the treadle apart and ship the head and treadle. (I will provide full instructions, cover the materials and shipping of course)

PM me for details if interested.

Steve

coopah

You might check with Quality Sewing and Vacuum in Issaquah and see if they know anyone who would do this. There's also a quilt shop in Gilman Village (Gossipium) and they might have some ideas, too. I know Kinko's/FedEx does pack and ship, but I don't know if they do sewing machines.

SteveH

No way I would let Kinkos pack and ship this, but thanks for the thought.

Looks like we have it covered!!!

I have a QB Member that is picking the machine up today or tomorrow and taking it to Portland.

Then a super nice couple from Treadle On who live in Portland are taking it to the next TOGA event here in the Sacramento area (At Cathy/Mizkaki's place) on the 3rd of October.

Real pics once it is in hand, but here are the CL pics

1867-1870 Franklin (they only made them for 3 years, not sure of the date yet)
Made in New Hampshire.
Similar to the Grover & Baker, it is a two spool double chainstitch machine
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JudyTheSewer

Wow! I've never seen (or even heard of until now) a "two spool double chainstitch machine". I'm so sorry I double booked the day of the TOGA and can't attend this year. Have fun!

SteveH

Scheduled for pickup today at 2pm... Woo Hoo!!!

Rodney

Congrats on getting that and finding a safe ride for it. I can't wait to see more and better pictures of it.
Rodney

Mariposa

Neat machine!!

SteveH

Thank you for sharing it....

Mrs. SewNSew

That is a seriously cool machine Steve.

coopah

Good to hear you found a safe way to get it. Enjoy!