Converting a Longarm to Hand Crank Machine????
Ok....I know this may be the weirdest post on the board.....I was just reminded today of what a bleak future and state of chaos America would be in if a nuclear device were detonated in the atmosphere....the ensuing emp would fry all electronics. I have always thought (since I was a child) that I would have a treadle machine in the event of that dismal future "just in case" so that my I could maintain my "habit"...lol.
I have inherited my grandmother's treadle machine and am very happy with it. We also have several Amish families in our community who have wonderful Berninas that they have converted to treadles. Yes---I was in amazement too that those wonderful Swiss machines would be downgraded...lol....But it got me thinking about my Handi-quilter Avante.....has anyone ever heard of anyone converting....or just planning to convert one to a hand-crank or treadle version. I think it would take 2 people to operate but......