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Old 01-10-2011, 05:47 PM
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I was surfing on Ebay and found this. I didn't realize they still made these...Anyone for a new treadle???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Old 01-10-2011, 05:50 PM
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That is cool. The Janome site (via google) says it was for the Amish but probably not too many surf ebay. LOL
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Old 01-10-2011, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gale
That is cool. The Janome site (via google) says it was for the Amish but probably not too many surf ebay. LOL
LOL, I never thought about that. I don't think they have invented a computer that does not use electricity... Makes me chuckle!!
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My nephew lived in the Philippines and he bought one for his wife. They did not have elect.
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That's interesting!
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Hmmm I think I would put another $100 in and get an antique :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by amma
Hmmm I think I would put another $100 in and get an antique :D:D:D
Same here!! :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by amma
Hmmm I think I would put another $100 in and get an antique :D:D:D
Same here!! :thumbup:
Me too!!!
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They still use treadles in many parts of
Asia. Lots of sweat-shops use them....they make even more profit then...no power bills.
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
They still use treadles in many parts of
Asia. Lots of sweat-shops use them....they make even more profit then...no power bills.
Thats sad huh???
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