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Mamaskeeto 09-10-2009 03:03 PM
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Hubby and I just returned from the family farm in TN. My MIL is 91 and really doesn't sew anymore. We were talking at the table and all of the sudden she asked if I wanted the Domestic machine. I about fell off my chair. I told ofcourse I would love to have it. The machine is in excellent condition but I need to get a belt for it. It belonged to my DH grandmother and was purchased around 1904 -1905 when she got married. My MIL remembers her sewing on it when she and FIL would visit. So here's a picture of my new treasure. I can't wait to sew on it. Also with the machine is every attachment that was made for it.

Domestic Treadle that belonged to my hubby's grandmother. Purchased in 1904 - 1905
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Close up of machine.
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NorBanaquilts 09-10-2009 03:11 PM
Wow!

allisonirons 09-10-2009 03:16 PM
score!!!

SharonC 09-10-2009 03:17 PM
How absolutely wonderful. Congratulations on your new addition :)

nana2 09-10-2009 03:21 PM
So glad this machine will live at your house. I'm sure your MIL knew before she asked that you would make a good home for it.

sewjoyce 09-10-2009 04:19 PM
WOW -- what a treasure you have! :D

Jim's Gem 09-10-2009 04:21 PM
WoW What a treasure!! So glad she gave it to you, someone who will use it and knows how special it is!!

scrappinmad 09-10-2009 05:13 PM
that is very cool enjoy :) :)

Ninnie 09-10-2009 05:19 PM
That's a treasure for sure!!!

live2quilt 09-10-2009 05:46 PM
WOW I'm green with envy.
What a great treasure and to be a family heirloom amazing.

live2quilt

wvdek 09-10-2009 06:00 PM
Oh how great! What a treasure.
I remember my grandmothers treadle sewing cabinet having three drawers an each side.
Give her an extra hug.

Ms Grace 09-10-2009 06:19 PM
WOW! I love it.
Hope you enjoy it for many years.
If only it could tell stories..... :-)

MollieSue 09-10-2009 07:14 PM
What an absolute treasure!!!! :D :D

SulaBug 09-10-2009 11:30 PM
WOWSER!! :thumbup:
It's absolutely wonderful.
You are so lucky to get this
wonderful piece of the past!!
:D :D :D :D :D

amma 09-11-2009 12:39 AM
That is an awesome heirloom!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Quilt4u 09-11-2009 03:11 AM
Wow!!!!!

Darlene 09-11-2009 03:15 AM
It's a real beauty.

LindaR 09-11-2009 04:12 AM
you are so lucky, does it have the shuttle bobbin or round? I have absolutely no room but would love to squeeze one in, they are hard to find especially in that condition.....

Bevanger 09-11-2009 04:19 AM
oh my gosh. congrats!!!! that is so way cool

Mamaskeeto 09-11-2009 05:30 AM
Originally Posted by LindaR
you are so lucky, does it have the shuttle bobbin or round? I have absolutely no room but would love to squeeze one in, they are hard to find especially in that condition.....
It has the shuttle bobbin. There were 4 bobbins in one of the drawers. There is no instruction manual but I went online to the Simithsonian and found a teaching manual for the machine that shows how to wind the bobbin.

kwhite 09-11-2009 05:34 AM
amazing gift. Congrats

reneebobby 09-11-2009 06:06 AM
GEORGOUS

joeyoz 09-11-2009 10:06 AM
Awesome!!! Wonderful gift from MIL. :) :)


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