Don't pitch it! I want it!
#24
Originally Posted by amandasgramma
I'm with PatriceJ ---- go offer to help him! You just don't know what will happen before he'll get to it!!!!! What a great offer!!!
#25
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chapel Hill
Posts: 1,086
My father told me recently that he still has my great grandmother's machine stored. I plan to collect it next time I'm visiting them and bring it back. Even if I never learn to operate it, it will be a wonderful piece for the house.
Cheers, K
Cheers, K
#28
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,664
I have my grandmother's old treadle machine sitting in my dining room and have never used it but it sure looks great sitting in the alcove with seasonal decorations on it. I guess i should get a new belt put on it and try it out. Does any one know if it is difficult to put the belt on?
Judy in Michigan
Judy in Michigan
#29
Isn't it wonderful that he thought of you and spoke up before discarding that machine! A fella would never think of junking his dad's prized car thats been sitting in a garage for a few yrs - it would be treasured as an antique auto - same goes for Mamas sewing machine!
#30
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Jacksonville NC
Posts: 6,510
My daughter and I use to take piano lessons from a confirmed bachelor hoarder. When one was taking lessons, he actually would let the other clean a little- not throw anything out but at least we felt like we helped a little.
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