I have my ex's grandmother's treadle. I deemed it a necessity when I decided to homestead. I have oil lamps and camping lanterns, so when - not if - my power goes off, I can still sew, quilt, or knit. I am making it a point to heat and cook with propane. Later I will have battery backup charged by solar and wind power. Lack of power never slowed my grandmother, she frequently hooked rugs by lamp light and I am cut from the same cloth. Looking forward to living simply :thumbup: