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Hope I am getting this in the right section (Vintage). Went to an estate sale and what should my eyes behold? A Franklin Treadle in great shape and sewing! It was the last day of the sale, I asked the gal if she had a key to the drawers of the cabinet, she looked and said no, would I take it for half price. GEEEZZZZ, well DUH! Said I to my DH, please go bring the car (Focus) up closer, I don't want it to get wet. I am calling her Frannie the Fantastic. Went to our Amish fabric store down the road and picked up a couple new belts. Can't stop smiling! Well worth the $60.00 I paid for her. She's a shuttle bobbin and came with extras plus the manual. Don't know how old she is, but she is not afraid to work!
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Your treadle sewing machine looks just like the one my grandma had. I had lots of fun learning how to sew on her treadle machine. Been trying to fine me one here in Michigan where I live.
Enjoy her. My grandma called her treadle machine "Ruby" |
Originally Posted by Tulip
Hope I am getting this in the right section (Vintage). Went to an estate sale and what should my eyes behold? A Franklin Treadle in great shape and sewing! It was the last day of the sale, I asked the gal if she had a key to the drawers of the cabinet, she looked and said no, would I take it for half price. GEEEZZZZ, well DUH! Said I to my DH, please go bring the car (Focus) up closer, I don't want it to get wet. I am calling her Frannie the Fantastic. Went to our Amish fabric store down the road and picked up a couple new belts. Can't stop smiling! Well worth the $60.00 I paid for her. She's a shuttle bobbin and came with extras plus the manual. Don't know how old she is, but she is not afraid to work!
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When you open the top, Frannie raises on a pulley. The you swing the front panel toward the back of the machine and a wooden block holds her up and then treadle away!
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Originally Posted by stitchengramie
Your treadle sewing machine looks just like the one my grandma had. I had lots of fun learning how to sew on her treadle machine. Been trying to fine me one here in Michigan where I live.
Enjoy her. My grandma called her treadle machine "Ruby" |
Congratulations! What a wonderful find. I am still learning to treadle. Keep us posted how your adventure goes.
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by Tulip
Hope I am getting this in the right section (Vintage). Went to an estate sale and what should my eyes behold? A Franklin Treadle in great shape and sewing! It was the last day of the sale, I asked the gal if she had a key to the drawers of the cabinet, she looked and said no, would I take it for half price. GEEEZZZZ, well DUH! Said I to my DH, please go bring the car (Focus) up closer, I don't want it to get wet. I am calling her Frannie the Fantastic. Went to our Amish fabric store down the road and picked up a couple new belts. Can't stop smiling! Well worth the $60.00 I paid for her. She's a shuttle bobbin and came with extras plus the manual. Don't know how old she is, but she is not afraid to work!
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wonderful machine!!!
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What a beautiful machine, and SUPER price!! :) I'm so glad she's home with someone who will appreciate and use her!
The cabinets with the "skirts" that raise when the machine is raised are cool! :) |
WOW what a find, I love my treadles, one my Granny sewed on for 70 years she is not pretty but she sews so fine. The other one bought for $75.00, and I have a red eye head I need a cabinet for.
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Originally Posted by Charlee
What a beautiful machine, and SUPER price!! :) I'm so glad she's home with someone who will appreciate and use her!
The cabinets with the "skirts" that raise when the machine is raised are cool! :) Tulip |
I love her!!!!!!! :mrgreen:
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Originally Posted by Tulip
Originally Posted by Charlee
What a beautiful machine, and SUPER price!! :) I'm so glad she's home with someone who will appreciate and use her!
The cabinets with the "skirts" that raise when the machine is raised are cool! :) Tulip :oops: :) Thanks...I wish I knew more... I know I make some mistakes in my research, but I try to help! What will you be making with Frannie first? :) |
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Originally Posted by Charlee
What a beautiful machine, and SUPER price!! :) I'm so glad she's home with someone who will appreciate and use her!
The cabinets with the "skirts" that raise when the machine is raised are cool! :) Tulip :oops: :) Thanks...I wish I knew more... I know I make some mistakes in my research, but I try to help! What will you be making with Frannie first? :) JOY [ATTACH=CONFIG]275359[/ATTACH] |
Beautiful
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What a pretty machine!
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She looks like she fits her name, very sturdy and pretty!
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what a great find and a great price
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I have one upstairs waiting for "someday" when I have time to fix it up. I love the cabinet and the golden scarab decals. What a beautiful find!
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