Would you??
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I've read of prices over $600 for one that has been painted a single color, more for flames, lace, or other detail work. There is skill involved in the preparation and reassembly, but it's quite a markup. Compare the work involved to that of making a quilt and only being able to sell it for $175 including material costs? You should enjoy using your machine as well as your fabric so if it makes you smile and it's in your price range- go for it! You can have your own FW painted any color you want. Bonnie Hunter had posted the name of the fellow who painted hers on her blog a while ago, and I'm sure folks on the Board would have other recommendations.
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Ii saw a Butterfly sewing machine. That was the name on it. It came with a singer treadle cabinet for $50.00. It is in Topeka, IN. private mail me if you are interested I have a picture of it on my phone, but took too much medicine last night and can barely function today. Marcia
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Cari
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Yes, I would buy it in an instant. Love those that have been redone if they are done by someone that takes them apart. The guy that services my machines had one that someone had spray painted as it sat on the counter. Everything was "glued" shut and he was taking it apart to get it repaired. I am sure most painted ones run $1500 and up.
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