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11-14-2011, 05:35 AM

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michelehuston

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Awesome!! But what took her so long? lol

11-14-2011, 05:37 AM

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Annaquilts

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That is really sweet of her to even think of giving it to you.

11-14-2011, 05:37 AM

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nhweaver

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Wow, what a generous sister. Post pics when the new ladies come. I don't know what a Sphinx or a Redeye is, can you educate me?

11-14-2011, 05:37 AM

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AUQuilter

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What a great visit with your sister! Please post after you stop doing the Happy Dance.

11-14-2011, 05:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Caroline S

My sister came for a visit today. I was showing her my small but growing collection of vintage sewing machines. I mentioned to her that my goal was to add a Redeye and a Feather Weight to the collection. She says, "Oh I have two Redeyes and a Sphinx. My daughter is not interested in either, would you like one"? Oh goodness, I had no idea she had those machines or that she even sewed anymore. I am hoping that she will be bringing me one on her next visit. She said that she has not looked at any of them in a long time. Whoo Hooo for me I hope.

Wish I knew someone in my family who wanted a Redeye, Sphinx or a 301. I have all three and hate to just drop them off at the Goodwill but my sisters and daughter are just not interested and I am running out of room. I would rather use the space for fabric and books.
It is a shame when the young do not appreciate the old machines.
doglover

11-14-2011, 06:00 AM

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BarbaraSue

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Can I have the one you don't want? hehe
My sister got my grandmother's "white" treadle that she used until the 70's and got rid of it because after it set for a while "it didn't work". But she also didn't sew and had no interest in it.
I found this past summer that I have the manual to that machine with the date my grandmother bought it. 1917 before she was married. Oh, well. It's gone and I have others to enjoy instead.

11-14-2011, 06:05 AM

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My sis told me she would leave me our great-grandmothers treadle in her will. Thanks, I hope I outlive her but probably won't get to enjoy it much.
Glad you get yours now.

11-14-2011, 06:11 AM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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They are both such beautiful machines!! Very happy for you

11-14-2011, 12:44 PM

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nhweaver

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You can post them for sale, they will go to a good home. I would love a 301, but Kentucky is far from Delaware. My dd's and dil do not quilt, but one featherweight is with my one daughter who does sew infrequently.