I have 20+ machines. I started collecting in 1968 with a 1917 singer treadle, refurbished and gifted to one of my granddaughters last year. Started sewing Jan. 2014 and have completed 1-warrior quilt, 1-quilt for the Murphy bed I built for another granddaughter, 4-lapquilts-1 to another of my granddaughters,1-to my oldest daughter,1-to Olivia(Rodney's daughter), and 1-to another granddaughter. A number of table runners given to relatives & friends also 1-to Carol(Rodney's wife). And also a couple of fabric soup bowl holders. Cutting and piecing done by me and a friend with a longarm does my quilting with me picking pattern/top & bottom threads. Last June I drove to Wenatchee, Wa.(5600mi.round trip) to pick up a 1896 Standard treadle in pristine condition, a gift to me from my 90 yr. young aunt. I have Singer, White, Domestics, Kenmores, Dressmakers, New Homes, Free & Standards in the stable. My favorites was my 1916 29-4 that I rescued. It was a beast and after removing layers of paint overspray, the original finish came through and all the decals were in beautiful condition. I reluctantly sold it to a friend in dire need of such a machine. I currently use an Ultrstitch 12 and 2 Dressmaker's. It took a little while to get use to the left needle while straight stitching and have no clue as to why a left needle only is an advantage over a centered needle. I have recently throttled back on sewing and with warmer weather am doing more woodworking
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The other Rodney