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ArizonaKAT 02-22-2012 06:44 AM

White Rotary Treadle Mystery
 
A few weeks ago I posted about my new White Rotary Treadle I found on Craigslist.

With the help of members of the Quilting Board, I got her cleaned up and sewing. She sits in a place of honor in my livingroom to be admired by all who pass through.

This morning my roommate asked me if I was sewing late last night around 11:45 pm. No way. I go to bed at 9. She swears she heard the machine running. She got up out of bed to see what I was doing and the livingroom was dark and the machine was still.

Do you think I brought the original owner home with me, too? If I leave my quilting pieces on the machine, do you think she'll finish them for me? :-)

jaciqltznok 02-22-2012 07:36 AM

oh wow..how funny....but just in case make sure the wheel is locked before you go to bed tonight...OR leave it unlocked and set some block out to be worked on!:thumbup:

ArizonaKAT 02-22-2012 07:53 AM

Where was she when I was sewing my Drunkard's Path?

paulettepoe 02-22-2012 09:55 AM

[email protected] said what i was gonna say. Put something out for her to do while you
re sleeping. Leave a note telling her not to bother your room mate. LOL

crafty pat 02-22-2012 09:59 AM

We all love our machines, maybe she just could not leave hers.

Charlee 02-22-2012 10:33 AM

Stranger things have happened! :)

I think it'd be cool to have one of the previous owners of my machines hanging out! :D

Glenda m 02-22-2012 04:22 PM

Keep us updated. This is so cool.

aronel 02-22-2012 04:31 PM

The former owner must really love what you have done with her (your) machine and is just showing her appreciation, I agree with everyone else, leave some pieces out for her. She won't harm you, she is probably like all quilter's - she wants to finish those quilts and start new ones!

sewNso 02-23-2012 05:58 AM

Make her welcome. My DD co exists with a former owner of her house. now instead of slamming doors, and swinging swag lamps, and moving stuff, ...she giggles. my DD told her one day, to just enjoy the good stuff they were doing to the house.

townsfolks will question my DD on ghosts , and she denies any knowlege of 'spirits'

Caroline S 02-23-2012 08:57 AM


Originally Posted by ArizonaKAT (Post 4997418)
A few weeks ago I posted about my new White Rotary Treadle I found on Craigslist.

With the help of members of the Quilting Board, I got her cleaned up and sewing. She sits in a place of honor in my livingroom to be admired by all who pass through.

This morning my roommate asked me if I was sewing late last night around 11:45 pm. No way. I go to bed at 9. She swears she heard the machine running. She got up out of bed to see what I was doing and the livingroom was dark and the machine was still.

Do you think I brought the original owner home with me, too? If I leave my quilting pieces on the machine, do you think she'll finish them for me? :-)

First time I have heard of a quilting ghost. Perhaps a different king of quilt inspector? I agree with Jacquie, leave your work out for inspection.


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