I'm on my way home from work today and an acquaintance texts me and tells me that I just have to go into this thrift shop that I know why I'm in there when I see it. It's not a place I usually frequent because to me for a thrift shop they're *very* expensive.

I go in, and look around quick, didn't see anything and then... there she is. They wanted $120 for her, but for DH and I right now that's a *huge* purchase, so I text him a photo of her, and the price and he texts back, "buy it, Happy Valentines Day" :D

Without further commentary from me. Here's Valentina, named for the day I bought her. Everything with my new treadle is in working order - just need a belt. She's a Domestic brand and came with the sewing table.

Better than flowers!!

Gorgeous! Congratulations.....

I'm so thrilled! I don't know anything about the brand, but I couldn't let it go. Had to come home with me.

Congratulations! What a wonderful DH you have. Happy Valentine's day to you both.

Rose

I have a Domestic, not a treadle, but I LOVE IT!!! Great machine!!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

He knows how to get to your heart doesn't he

Very nice looking machine. What a great Valentine's Day present!

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! Love her name too :D:D

What a beauty. Happy Valentines Day.

Hi Valentina! Very nice gift!

Thanks! I think I found more information about it. I believe it was made in 1919.

Oh, how pretty!

She's a beauty...Stop by the vintage machine shop on this board if you need any help...Billy & Co. are always very obliging.

Happy Valentina Day!! Congrats :)

Just don't tell people that you got an antique, foot-powered, domestic vibrator for Valentine's Day....

What an awesome find she's beautiful! Your DH is a sweetheart and your little one is a cutie. Enjoy your new find and Happy Valentines Day!

Lucky YOU :D:D:D

Thank you! I'm so excited about her.

Beautiful story! Valentina is gorgeous! You are going to love her. Happy treadling.

Awwww, how nice for you! She's a beauty!
Maureen

Wow. Beautiful machine. Enjoy!

lucky girl

Very nice treadle!!!! And so it the adorable sewing helper!

My DD has an electric Domestic and one of my treadles. DD can't sew but loves the vintage machines.

What a wonderful Valentine's Day gift. One you will never forget. Love her name-enjoy!

How pretty!

That is a beautiful machine. I had an old treadle that I planned to clean up for "show." That was years ago when I lived in Tennessee. I had to sell it when I moved back to Florida after my first husband passed away. Wish I had kept it.
tp

Congrats on the great find!!! Love the name! Enjoy :thumbup:

That is a nice machine especially in a Parlor cabinet!! It will be absolutely gorgeous once it is cleaned up.

Billy

NICE!!!! Very good find.

Thanks so much for your positive comments! I keep scouring the net looking for information on her. :)

She is a beauty - DH is a keeper - Happy Valentine's Day - Congrats

Thanks so much for your positive comments! I keep scouring the net looking for information on her. :)


do you have pictures of the case ..... I think she is a beauty ....

I'm not sure where you find info on your brand of machine, but you can trace the age and place of manufacture of old Singers by the serial numbers (The number you were asking about.)

What a great find! The cabinet is beautiful. I've been looking for a working treadle at a reasonable price. I envy you!

Thats great, Happy Valentines Day!

Glad you joined the club of old sewing machines. It gets to be an addiction.

That's a very cool and unusual machine, a vibrating shuttle. Happy Valentine's Day!

What a beauty

what a little cutie helper you have :)

Miss Valentina is a very pretty lady. :mrgreen:
I love my treadle machines!