found this while web browsing..did not even know that Overstock.com sold sewing stuff.

http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...2/product.html

Has anyone seen one of these machines?
Not a bad price really! Good make!

Yep.
They reproduce the old Singers too. The new treadle Singers aren't so good from what I've read of reviews, but I'd think a Janome would be ok!

You need to buy or own a treadle base to put it in.

That's really nice, I assume they decided to cater to the Amish quilters. (or those that love treadle)

In my search for a good antique treadle I was talking to my trusted sewing manchine repair guy, asking if he ever got a great antique treadle on trade to give me a call. Well, we then got discussing a new treadle machine. ... He was quite clear in telling me to stear clear of the new treadles ... and spend the time looking on Craigs list or Estate sales for the real antiques . He said "those antiques will last anther lifetime... the new ones ..lots of plastic parts" and "not worth any $$ if you really want to do serious sewing. "
I value his opinion since he often gives me "extras" at no cost like extra bobbin cases or bobbins for my vintage Singer when he comes across them and does not look for payment just a happy customer.

That's wild!!
Overstock sells everything you can think of. I bought some nice rulers there for a great price and cheapo shipping.

so I found this on it..still NO info on where you get the treadle table!
http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/...Specialty/712T

BUT I did find this great blog about them!
http://kathieskabin.blogspot.com/200...d-blessed.html

Lehmans sells them too pretty pricey for me I prefer an old girl any day

http://www.lehmans.com/store/Home_Go...29003950?Args=

Many of the Mennonites in our area use this machine and seem to really like it. They are even using them to make custom quilts for their quilting business. One lady I visited this spring was stitching overalls and farm clothes and the machine was just fine at handling heavier materials.

YIKES...they are crazy....BUT then again...look at this one on CL in OK.
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/atq/2490803037.html

OR this one also in OK
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/atq/2450200635.html

That is why I do not have a treadle...here in OK vintage machines are like GOLD apparently!

yet look at this one up in KS
http://kansascity.ebayclassifieds.co...sg=OUT_OF_AREA

Thanks for making me feel good for only paying $125 for my 100 yr old treadle.

I have used one of these a friend has and was not impressed. I will continue to use the old ladies from Singer and Davis and many others. Glenn

That machine has been out about five years. And it was developed for the Amish according to my Janome dealer.

I tend to agree with this thought. Also I spend about $200 for my singer Red Eye and it came with the base. I have heard good things about the Janome modern treadle. The plus is that you can do different stitches on it.

I have actually just found 2 in KS using ebay classifieds. One is in a parsons cabinet..love that..but it is nearly a days drive one way, so don't think that will work.
THe other I found on CL yard sale ads...but I have never heard of it.
It is lovely and only $120. It is a Windsor B and it raises up by a chain! REally cool cabinet too..good condition! AND only 2 hours away! This one might be my anniversary present!

I have a 1942 Singer Treadle that I use all the time. It is fun, works great, and looks beautiful. This past winter I sent it in for a cleaning and tune up. The machine is almost perfect, and the cabinet is an 8 out of 10. It is a bit noisy from all the movement of parts. It seems like it will last for many years.

I was in Bird-in-hand PA this past week, looking to have a new treadle cabinet built. I have a favorite cabinet maker there who will make me a quarter sawn oak cabinet stained in walnut with hardware for the treadle, $775. His shop is "Hilltop Cabinets" in Bird-in-hand, Pa. He does fantastic work.

I am buying a new Janome treadle to put in the new cabinet he is building. I will then have the old singer, and the new Janome, both of which I will treasure for many years.

I know that you can buy old treadles, and they are nice. Don't be talked out of the new Janomes though. They are very nice too. I know several folks that use them almost daily, and they love them. I am looking forward to the new treadle and it's selection of stitches and the easier bobbin.

Enjoy your choice, what ever it is.

Happy quilting,

Steve

What's old becomes new again. Now we can sew when the light go out!

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Also, here is a pic of my treadle...