for free!

My cousin (who's more like my brother) is tearing down this old house for this man, and its full of "junk" as he said. The man asked my cousin if he'd haul the junk out also, and guess what's in there?

An old treadle machine! He just called me, I haven't seen it yet but he's bringing it tomorrow. He said it seems to work fine,and looks good!

Its a Singer and its black, lol, thats all I know! I can't wait to get it, it will be a nice addition to my home, no matter which one it is ,don't you think?

How lucky for you, probably more treasures in that house, if someone knew something about them. I hope it is all you want it to be.

What a lucky duck you are! :thumbup:

you lucky lucky girl...

yep only a cousin like a brother would know to keep an eye open for a treasure like that...

cant wait to see pics of it

Way to go. That treasure was meant for YOU! Be sure to show pics:)

I'm so excited, I tried to talk him into bringing it tonight, LOL, and he won't.

I'm looking around the house for a spot for it, LOL.

I think I will go up there tomorrow, and see what else is in there. I know he said there was an old ringer type washing machine, but he's going to sell it to someone he knows.

Evidently, the house has been just sitting there for many years. The old man who lived in it died, and his closest family was in Michigan (we are in Ky.) and it's finally got passed down to someone who wants to do something with the land.

My cousin said it looked like someone lived there,and they just disappeared, its sad, really. There's clothes in the closet and everything. I just wonder if the woman (or man) who owned this machine loved it once and sewed on it ever dreamed it would end up like that, sitting there all alone for so many years gathering dust.

Hope for the best! :)

So happy for you. I love how you muse and wonder about the previous owner, I do that with my antiques too. Can't wait to see pictures of it.

Good for you , it is going to a good home.

I can't wait, this is so exciting. We'll all be looking for pics.

I think your a very lucky lady :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :lol:

You are so lucky! Enjoy your new machine.

Yay! My husband says he has never seen me so happy as the day I picked up my treadle! Please post when you get her home and hope your relative rescues any more treasures that can be loved like they should.

Lucky you. I love going though old houses like that. My husband's grandparents old house was like that. I found many "treasures" that everyone else turned up their nose at. Once I cleaned them up and set them out it was "Oh I didn't know that was so nice, I should have taken it." I am a "junker" from way back. Actually I feel like I am more of a recycler.

How lucky for you that you have such a great cousin and looks out for you. It is sad about the family that they didn't want any of the "junk", but the lady will see that her machine is being well taken of. Please don't forget to post a picture.

YEAH!!! You will love it ... I can't wait to see pictures.