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04-06-2011, 04:39 AM

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jtapp9

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I am on page 50 and I plan on reading all of the pages :). Of course, now i have to keep up with this end too!

04-06-2011, 04:43 AM

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Lostn51

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Good morning Shop!!!

Yes you OSMG is in the house this morning pretty early. I feel a little better but I forgot to do the vicks on my feet thing. But I had some really weird dreams though........... must be the antibiotics. :-P

I never knew sewing machines could dance.......

Billy

04-06-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jtapp9

I am on page 50 and I plan on reading all of the pages :). Of course, now i have to keep up with this end too!

I know its like burning the candle at both ends LOL, you want to catch up but do not want to miss what is going on at the same time.

Billy

04-06-2011, 05:01 AM

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tomilu

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Originally Posted by chris_quilts

I have read all the pages but I'm anal/compulsive/what have you that way and this shop is my escape from reality. :) Also, as a result of being on here, I have acquired approximately 11 vintage machines.

I've not read all the pages. I had this addiction a few years back and then when I had to move due to circumstances from OK to NM from 2300 sq ft to 630 sq ft, sold almost all of my machines. Did lose all my treadles.
Then I moved to KS last May and a few months later found this site. The addiction resurfaced! Now I have 7 or so treadles, a few others and 8 on the back covered patio awaiting their turn for a new life, three in the house looking for new homes and have not gone to a yard or estate sale in a week. And my Gammill is in the living room. But none in the bathroom!!! :lol:

04-06-2011, 05:29 AM

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BoJangles

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Okay since I cant do anything but play on my laptop and Cell Phone I have been looking around for sewing machines and I am working a deal on a couple of them and this is one of them. I should have it tomorrow evening when my friend is able to go get it for me.

This one is a very early machine......like around the 1840's

Billy

Billy awesome looking machine! Take better pictures for us when you get it home please!

Nancy

04-06-2011, 05:30 AM

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BoJangles

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Well, here is what happens to the bottom case of a 1917 Western Electric machine when it is not packed well enough for shipping. Luckily it's almost all just come apart at the seams, but there is some split wood too.

DH was able to fix it by glue and long clamps over night. I can't wait to get the machine back in her bed to try her out. She was used every day by her previous owner, and I have been told she is a real hummer!! :-) Wish me luck!!

Jljack, your husband did a great job fixing that case! Great looking machine!

Nancy

04-06-2011, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tomilu

Then I moved to KS last May and a few months later found this site. The addiction resurfaced! Now I have 7 or so treadles, a few others and 8 on the back covered patio awaiting their turn for a new life, three in the house looking for new homes and have not gone to a yard or estate sale in a week. And my Gammill is in the living room. But none in the bathroom!!! :lol:

Tommie, are machines still appearing on your doorstep? Did you get the last couple with all the roach droppings cleaned up yet?

Nancy

04-06-2011, 06:07 AM

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[quote=BoJanglesTommie, are machines still appearing on your doorstep? Did you get the last couple with all the roach droppings cleaned up yet?

Nancy[/quote]
Yes, still getting machines. I had a lady bring me 3 last week; one is a plastic singer with broken gears-parts machine. I didn't have the roach droppings, but some are pretty dirty. Still need to get some ready to give to local schools.

04-06-2011, 06:53 AM

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Weedwoman

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Originally Posted by Lostn51

Oh sewing machines are so addictive its not even funny.Heck I am in bed sick as a dog and I bought 2 of them tonite. :mrgreen: I picked up the real early one and another Domestic from the 1870's.

So what does that tell you about collecting them....... :-P

Billy

I think buying machines is part of the healing process, at least we can say it is. lol