Welcome from So. Cal! I love sewing on my treadle machine too. Its a Damascus (1925) from Montgomery Wards - It belonged to my Great-Great Aunt May. My grandmother gave it to me when she found out i almost bought one. My grandmother had this one and a Singer. The Singer belonged to my great grandmother, but no instruction book and this was before the internet, so I brought home the Damascus. My sister thought I was crazy - but when all I was doing was straight stitching the treadle worked fine for my needs. I also have my mother's 1950 15-91 Singer machine. Love it too!