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virtualbernie 02-25-2011 01:55 PM

Lets just hope they are ones that just didn't work anymore...

Quilt Mom 02-25-2011 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by KatFish
My DH wants one. I told him there was no way I would participate in the killing of an vintage sewing machine. He thinks my Singer 99K would make a really awesome tractor. I say my Singer 99K makes a really awesome straight stitch, so dream on.

You go, girl! Protect your 99K - those vintage machines are the greatest!

the casual quilter 02-25-2011 02:35 PM

How many of us would love to have a vintage treadle? I hate to see this sort of thing happen.

Mimito2 02-25-2011 02:37 PM

OUCH! He needs beaten with a wet noodle!

sueisallaboutquilts 02-25-2011 02:39 PM

I really don't like them :(

Maia B 02-25-2011 02:53 PM

Yeah, I hate those, vanities made from treadle bases, lamps, etc. I can't help but think either the one I'm looking at was "killed" to make the item or that others will be inspired to destroy a working machine to imitate it. <shudder>

Hosta 02-25-2011 02:57 PM

oh this is beyond awful that man obviously doesn't have a wife that sews

luv2learn 02-25-2011 03:00 PM


Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
WHAT A WASTE of a GOOD sewing machine!!!!!

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/art/2229887207.html

I think these are darling!!. . . THINK POSITIVE. . . they HAVE still been saved from the landfill and someone will still enjoy them for a long time!!

featherweight 02-25-2011 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by luv2learn

Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
WHAT A WASTE of a GOOD sewing machine!!!!!

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/art/2229887207.html

I think these are darling!!. . . THINK POSITIVE. . . they HAVE still been saved from the landfill and someone will still enjoy them for a long time!!

My very thoughts. I would love one!!!!!

susanwilley 02-25-2011 04:12 PM

This guy could not possibly have a women in his life. That is not right!


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