I remember sewing a little on my grandemother's treadle machine, looooonnnnng ago. Then my Aunt gave me a Montegomery Ward in a cabinet shortly after getting married in 71. Didn't sew a lot on that. Didn't sew a whole lot till about 8 years ago on a old Janome I picked up at a yard sale. THen my sewing careet took off. Have about dozen maybe machines now, featherweights, 301's. New Home. Sergers. But my real favorite is still that big ol Janome that I sarted out with after sitting and watching a friend put a quilt together. Oh wait, I went out and bought a brand new Singer, then the Janome came along. Gave the Singer away. So glad to discover quilting and mahines. I know where my grandemothers treadle is, but sister won't get it out of storage and let me have it. Had to go buy one at local St. Vincent. Still want my grandmothers though.