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Val in IN 10-08-2011 05:00 AM

What a beautiful Red Eye! You know that you can turn it back into a treadle very easily, right? I love mine. I hope your's brings you as much happiness and sews as pretty as mine does.

MoMiMi 10-08-2011 05:03 AM

It looks like the one I have. Bought it for $15 at a flea market in 1968 in San Jose. It is a 1919 Singer...........

Margie 10-08-2011 06:06 AM

BEAUTIFUL...love the decals...they sure are in good shape

brendadawg 10-08-2011 06:21 AM


Originally Posted by irishrose
What a beautiful Redeye - my favorite. Are you going to treadle it?

When I was a pre-teen/teen, my grandmother, bless her heart, tried her best to teach me how to use the treadle. I just could not do it. She could make it hum and sew as smoothly as any electric machine, but it seemed like I just sat in one place and was "spinning my wheels". Not sure if I want to go through that again. (LOL)

Y'all have said such kind things -- and I am very blessed!

nwm50 10-08-2011 07:12 AM

Oh but the colors on that machine is beautiful! The cabinet is great too, have fun using it!

craftymatt2 10-08-2011 07:20 AM

What a very nice gift, ones from the heart are always very special.

Sewfine 10-08-2011 07:25 AM

Beautiful inheritance.

baskets4moo 10-08-2011 08:32 AM

What a beautiful legacy! Enjoy!

Mona Lisa 2011 10-08-2011 08:53 AM

Boy! those decals look to be in GREAT shape. I know you will love using it. I love mine.........

ShirlinAZ 10-08-2011 09:05 AM

What a treasure! Looks a lot like my inheritence which I thankfully have yet to receive.

Marvel 10-08-2011 09:07 AM


Originally Posted by Mariposa
Beautiful machine!!


Quiltinelaine 10-08-2011 09:19 AM


Originally Posted by wraez
So many sentimental memories to this beautiful machine. I know you will treasure it and use it with love.

Happy Quilting Hours for you and your machine: I wish I had my Aunt's machine that was like this: She made all her own dresses:::

gramquilter2 10-08-2011 09:32 AM

Have fun fixing your machine and then sewing some special quilts.

momof4 10-08-2011 10:02 AM

Beautiful machine, enjoy it.

MargeD 10-08-2011 11:19 AM

What a beautiful keepsake from your family to your family.

Grandma58 10-08-2011 11:22 AM

I have one not as pretty as yours that was my grandmothers- I learned to sew on it, it still works and I love it!

grandjan 10-08-2011 01:33 PM

What a treasure!

Muv 10-08-2011 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by brendadawg

Originally Posted by irishrose
What a beautiful Redeye - my favorite. Are you going to treadle it?

When I was a pre-teen/teen, my grandmother, bless her heart, tried her best to teach me how to use the treadle. I just could not do it. She could make it hum and sew as smoothly as any electric machine, but it seemed like I just sat in one place and was "spinning my wheels". Not sure if I want to go through that again. (LOL)

Y'all have said such kind things -- and I am very blessed!

It would be a shame not to try. See if you can find a friend with a treadle to try one out. Also find Treadle Lady's website and her videos on Youtube - she's easy to find on google, and she's pretty inspiring. And then if you try and really don't get on with treadling, you can always stick the motor back on.

cdufur 10-08-2011 03:47 PM

Congratulations! Sorry to hear about your father though. :cry: :cry:

amyjo 10-08-2011 03:51 PM

sorry your folks passed, but look at the treasure you have to remember them by. cabinet and machine lovely.

alfosa421 10-08-2011 04:30 PM

wonderful

janice4 10-08-2011 04:31 PM


Originally Posted by brendadawg
I am so blessed to have this very special Singer. It was my grandmother's. It didn't have a motor originally, so my grandpa bought a motor from grainger and installed it. Worked like a charm the last time anyone tried it, which was probably 40 years ago (LOL). My mom got the machine from my grandmother, and I always knew it would be mine someday, since my sister doesn't sew. Mother died some 20 years ago and all her stuff stayed in the house with daddy. He passed away last spring, and we're just now sorting through everything. I am so proud of this machine. DH is in the process of cleaning it up, although it didn't look too bad considering the age. BTW, you should have seen the condition of the belts and the electric cord--bad, really bad. Another job for DH.


Nice to have this item :):)

ButtermilkMama 10-08-2011 05:31 PM

You are so lucky!!!! It is beautiful!!!!

Tessiesbest 10-08-2011 05:57 PM

Wow, I have one, not that old but one I want to fix.

quilting librarian 10-08-2011 06:12 PM

What a beauty!

AUQuilter 10-08-2011 09:36 PM

The best kind of inheritance, for sure!

janiesews 10-09-2011 05:51 AM

What a treasure.

karate lady 10-09-2011 01:37 PM

those old singers are beautiful and were real work horses. Too bad they have fallen so far now to the point we don't want the new ones. sigh..

pawebdoctor 10-09-2011 05:47 PM

What a treasure!!!
Sorry to hear that both your parents are now gone. No matter how old we are when we lose them... it's awful.
My mom passed in 85... my dad in 77... at soon to be 55, I still feel like an orphan... but am blessed with wonderful memories!!!

P.S. Your Singer... she is truly beautiful!!!

np3 10-09-2011 06:02 PM


Originally Posted by jmabby
Not only is it beautiful, you have a treasure from your mother and grandmother. Enjoy!!

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Dee 10-09-2011 08:14 PM

What a beauty. I also have my grandmothers and I treasure her with all my heart.

Teach 10-09-2011 09:49 PM

I'm so happy you have this special treasure. I have the "red-eye" in a cabinet I bought at a moving sale in 1962, had given it to my mother to use a few years later...and got it again after her death in 1988. I moved it to my present home and stored it. I renewed my interest in Singers this year, and realized again what a treasure I have. Now I need to find room in my sewing room, rather than the garage! Enjoy your inheritance!

purplefiend 10-10-2011 02:51 PM

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You have a lovely Singer with red eye decals. I would remove the motor and learn to treadle the machine as it was originally.

I have a machine just like yours.

1910 Singer red eye treadle.
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girliegirl 10-10-2011 05:02 PM

it is great, take off the motor and put a leather treadle belt back on it.. that is all you have to dooo! it really is not altered and you will love it, you know when it storms and you lose power is the time you want to sew........... glad you got it..


Originally Posted by brendadawg
I am so blessed to have this very special Singer. It was my grandmother's. It didn't have a motor originally, so my grandpa bought a motor from grainger and installed it. Worked like a charm the last time anyone tried it, which was probably 40 years ago (LOL). My mom got the machine from my grandmother, and I always knew it would be mine someday, since my sister doesn't sew. Mother died some 20 years ago and all her stuff stayed in the house with daddy. He passed away last spring, and we're just now sorting through everything. I am so proud of this machine. DH is in the process of cleaning it up, although it didn't look too bad considering the age. BTW, you should have seen the condition of the belts and the electric cord--bad, really bad. Another job for DH.


jljack 10-11-2011 10:04 AM

Beautiful machine...a real treasure you have there!! Sorry to hear about your dad.

1screech 10-12-2011 08:33 PM

Wow, that really makes my heart beat fast. It is beautiful and obviously well loved.

purplefiend 10-13-2011 10:40 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. Both my parents have passed on, Dad in 1993 and Mom in 1999. Some days I miss them terribly and I still cry sometimes, it does get easier; tears help to heal your spirit. Big hugs.
Sharon W.

annthreecats 10-13-2011 10:45 AM

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. {{{HUGS}}}

What a beautiful machine and cabinet. I hope you have many happy hours of sewing on her.


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