Thread: Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell

Janice, how pretty!

Originally Posted by chris_quilts

Originally Posted by Bennett

I was thinking a 301 in front, or a 400? No clue on the 2-tone in the back. I have been on the lookout for a 301, and if this one and is reasonable, I might have to make another road trip!http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/atq...475.htmlThanks!

Pretty sure the 2-tone is a Japanese 15 clone. Maybe a Dressmaker from the looks but a bigger picture would be so helpful. The front one does look like a 301 to me but never seen a 400 up close and personal so it could be either machine.

You got it - it's a 301 - you can see the handle cut out in the top plate. The 401 and 403 have knobs above the light. The 404 doesn't have the cut out for the handle. I bet that table has the 301 basket in it too. You just flip the lever and the machine pops out!

It looks like a green clone behind it.

Originally Posted by jljack

Well, Quiltncowgirl and I found a treadle to buy. Here it is

We have to drive to Paso Robles (about 100+ miles) to get it, but wonderful machine!! It's been in this same family since it was new.

Just gorgeous! Love the flowers!

Originally Posted by jljack

Well, Quiltncowgirl and I found a treadle to buy. Here it is

We have to drive to Paso Robles (about 100+ miles) to get it, but wonderful machine!! It's been in this same family since it was new.

Exquisite!

Originally Posted by jljack

Well, Quiltncowgirl and I found a treadle to buy. Here it is

We have to drive to Paso Robles (about 100+ miles) to get it, but wonderful machine!! It's been in this same family since it was new.

What a beautiful machine. If it ever needs a new home let me know. Kathie

We were excited to find a Roses and Cornflower decal fiddle base. And the cabinet is just divine!! :-)

Oh, I am so happy for you! It is just gorgeous!

Jan
The other Janice (and I'm in Texas, too. How confusing!?)

Originally Posted by jljack

We were excited to find a Roses and Cornflower decal fiddle base. And the cabinet is just divine!! :-)

[quote=miriam]

Originally Posted by shelburn

For PhyllisNM,
The needles for the New Home are in the mail!! Due to the hot weather, it took me longer than usual to visit my LQS. The lady is great! Asked what the machine was, and promptly pulled out a case with drawers with needles for old machines. Wish she had had time to talk. Would have liked to pick her brain.
For everyone else, I love this thread. Can't wait to read it every day.
Wish I could find another treadle machine. Love my New Home 1880's treadle. Am attempting to make a miniquilt on it. Such fun! I am looking for a Singer machine. I have four machines but none of them are Singers. Two are vintage and two are modern (I guess) with plastic cases. I have been bitten by the VB (Vintage Bug) and DH is no help.
He loves fire arms so there is no room for criticism!
I have yard saler friends watching for old machines, but they don't really understand what it is we are looking for.
Thanks to all you people who helped me get the old New Home teadle going. Have become addicted, since I can't trail ride my horse any more. Need another outlet!![/quote

Do you have a preference for a vintage Singer? What do you like so far? Some of us are treadlers and some lean more to electric. Some here have turned the electrics to treadles. What model intrigues you? What do you intend to use it for? Do you just do straight stitch? Do you use the decorative stitches? There are a lot of choices.

To Miriam--

I am just looking for the right deal to come along. I had the chance to pick up a Singer in a cabinet this past winter, but we had that heavy snowstorm just at the time my friend had to put her mother in assisted living and was breaking up her apartment. The Machine was in great condition and the cabinet was also good. Came with a bench that had a lift-seat for storage. I was so concerned about our four flat roofs caving in, I just could not think about another piece of furniture. It was free!!!
Now I am kicking myself every time I get on this site.
I really don't need any more machines, but am watching all the yard sales, estate sales and newspaper ads, local CL etc. It is fun just looking and I will probably find something sooner or later. In the meantime, I am having fun looking.

Originally Posted by jljack

We were excited to find a Roses and Cornflower decal fiddle base. And the cabinet is just divine!! :-)

Wow, really pretty - machine and cabinet.

Originally Posted by deplaylady

Originally Posted by deplaylady

Originally Posted by Quilt Mom

Well, Miz Johnny, I called her just now, and she said she would give the people a call. She is worried about having to store it if she buys it for me. But I think I just might manage a trip to Rochester if she manages to come home with the machine. I will let you know what happens. Thanks for being an enabler! :lol:

I knew someone would like that! Thank you for saving me from temptation! :)

You guys are passing on the $1,000 German treadle for the cute $75 model?

http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2516085386.html

The Pfaff treadle bought in Germany in the late 70s in Wichita is only $100 and in a parlor cabinet. They are going to post pics of the head later today. Don't you'all fight over it. I could pick it up for someone.