Such an interesting thread... I have a treadle in my storage unit.. It's beautiful, but I've never used really used it. Now I'm curious as to whether I can sew with it or not.. I'm thinking it would be a wonderful machine to use when I'm up in the night.. I'm guessing it makes very little noise as you use it.. I wanna go get my treadle... bet DH would roll his eyes at me if I told him what I want to do!