I just bought this "chabby chic" treadle....
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Steve,
Elma is absolutely amazing! I'm sure we've all heard of those who have a "calling" for some mission or occupation. You and your daughter truly had a calling on this machine. I've never seen one that beautiful! I would be afraid to sew with it for fear of ruining the beautiful finish. The work you did on the wood is beyond belief! Oh, if only these machines could talk! I will never understand why anyone would "paint" that wood -- it's beautiful! Looks like cherry to me, but I can't be sure -- I'll bet you are sure! My husband built custom wood cabinets. They were unbelievable, too!
Jeanette
Elma is absolutely amazing! I'm sure we've all heard of those who have a "calling" for some mission or occupation. You and your daughter truly had a calling on this machine. I've never seen one that beautiful! I would be afraid to sew with it for fear of ruining the beautiful finish. The work you did on the wood is beyond belief! Oh, if only these machines could talk! I will never understand why anyone would "paint" that wood -- it's beautiful! Looks like cherry to me, but I can't be sure -- I'll bet you are sure! My husband built custom wood cabinets. They were unbelievable, too!
Jeanette
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When I read the first part of your post, I was horrified at what someone had done to the cabinet! I was so pleased you were able to bring the wood back to its former glory. And then I saw the machine!!! That has to be the most beautiful machine I have ever seen. Actually brought tears to my eyes! Congrats!
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