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10-27-2011, 03:10 PM

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lee231

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I've also got a Ruby, came in a treadle cabinet, in rough shape, still need to clean it up.

10-27-2011, 03:13 PM

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Caroline S

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That is an awesome job of restoration. How long did it take you to get her in shape. I have passed on some "rust buckets" because they looked hopeless. I may change my mind in the future. Ruby is a beautiful girl now.

10-27-2011, 03:14 PM

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quiltdoctor

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Originally Posted by Charlee

Jan, you did a GREAT job of saving that old girl! She's beautiful! :)

Thanks Charlee !!!

Texas Jan

10-27-2011, 03:17 PM

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quiltdoctor

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Originally Posted by Caroline S

I just worked on her off and on. I was just learning. I need to rework the cabinet when I get a chance. I'm not pleased with it yet. Got her and her cabinet for $5.00, so I figured if I couldn't fix her, I wouldn't have gone broke.

Texas Jan

10-27-2011, 03:49 PM

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Janis

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WOW!!! What a transformation!!!! She is beautiful!! I want one to try and restore.... the only problem is that my hubby says I don't need another machine unless someone gives it to me free! :(

10-27-2011, 03:53 PM

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bloomin'Iris

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Originally Posted by Janis

WOW!!! What a transformation!!!! She is beautiful!! I want one to try and restore.... the only problem is that my hubby says I don't need another machine unless someone gives it to me free! :(

I'm in that same boat.. :cry: :cry:

10-27-2011, 03:55 PM

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Charlee

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I got one for free today...not sure of the age, it's an industrial Brother...tan...actually has a zigzag, which surprised me! Can't wait to have William help me move it so I can play with it a bit!! The thing is HUGE, so am not sure where I'll be able to put it, but I'll figure out something!! ;)

10-27-2011, 04:30 PM

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Weedwoman

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Location: SE Kansas

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Originally Posted by auniqueview

I picked up a beautiful machine at a yard sale last week...or rather, lol, dh picked it up, not the lightest thing. It started life as a treadle, but someone long ago converted it to electric and put it in a case. You can see where it used to say OLSON, but the lettering is worn off. I can't find anything about Olson, and it does not have a manual. It is missing a plate, I think, on the front, which probably had a number on it. Under the machine, on the front, there is a number, S 58068.

I am trying to get a decent photo, but with my flash, it reflects so much I get mostly a blur. Anyone know anything about an OLSON?

Don't know anything about the Olson but I'd love to have one because that's my maiden name.

10-27-2011, 05:30 PM

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justtrish

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Location: London, Ontario

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Originally Posted by grannysewer

Ok, Ya'll have to tell me I didn't do a dumb thing. I bought a storage unit with sewing machines and parts in it. So far I've brought home 12 machnes. All need attention of some kind. Even one hand crank, 2 redeyes and some MW and an Elna. There's alot of plastic ones that may or may not be worth saving. But the really cool thing is the parts. This person was planning to open a repair shop, but died before he could do it. I just hope I haven't bitten off too big a bite.

Pictures ......pretty please. That sounds like a great purchase....
:-D