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Old 02-14-2026, 06:27 PM
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AprilM
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I actually do have 3… the first doesnt/cant work at all but has a beautiful cabinet so lives in my bedroom as a radio and clock stand.

The second one my brother bought for me at a garage sale (he said he saw it and it was too nice not to give to his favorite/only sister). The cabinet was beautifully refinished - but it has the old shuttle type bobbin and there is no way i have the patience or fortitude to go that far back in time to learn to use it. I made a special place for it in my sewing room and use the drawers to store notions.

The third one is a Singer 66. I bought it from a friend because i do want to learn how to treadle. It works and i had the machine totally serviced when i bought it. I havent reinstalled the machine in the cabinet yet because i would like to give the cabinet a light refinish. Will probably do that this spring. For now it sits in my livingroom topped with a small yoyo quilt and the Sonos radio!

Yes, they are ALL heavy boat anchors! But they are also a piece of history that many of us here appreciate and love. I had no family members on either side who sewed, so i guess these are kinda like the quiltin grannies i never had!
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