Originally Posted by
nanna-up-north
Why do people do things like that? Gold? REally??
I'm looking for irons for that really old Davis that I'm still working on. Jon says I'll probably never find one. It's pretty unique because the bobbin winder is on the leg of the irons. So, if anyone is out looking and spots one, let me know, okay? It's pretty hard to operate a treadle without the irons and I don't think I could put a HC on this one.... well, maybe but that would detract from its uniqueness.
Hi Jean,
Here are some pics of my 1878 Low Arm:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...t212105-2.html
A nice display like Mr. Huffman's sewing machine in my avatar is what I settled on for my early Davis #8871. I have dozens of machines I can use including the 1878 low arm but I feel Great grandpa Davis is special, rare, and deserving of retirement.
Jon