I agree, Cari. I have my paternal grandmother's Singer treadle. It's in a beautiful cabinet and in my living room. It's in wonder shape because she mostly did handwork and according to my mother only hemmed sheets and made pillowcases from yardage that she then trimmed with hand embroidery and applique. My mother did use it a bit. I have never have and don't know that I will. I just love having it for the connection to my mother. Some things are worth more than money. Don't get rid of it without contacting others in your family. There might be someone that would love to have it.