Originally Posted by Bennett

Thanks Marie! The tutorials were one of the 1st things I made sure to bookmark and probably what inspired me to finally take the plunge into a treadle. Extremely helpful info in those!

I figure the 127 is in sad enough shape and a common enough machine that I couldn't possibly do anything wrong to her. I'm putting the final bits of shellac on the cabinet and will hopefully get that back together tomorrow. Then I can start on the machine next weekend.

Originally Posted by Bennett

Hello all! I've been lurking here for a few weeks, and finally decided to join. I've loved seeing the variety of machines everyone has. Y'all have even inspired me to purchase a lonely and neglected treadle and get her up and running again. I've lucked out so far with my vintage machines and gotten ones that work without me doing anything, so my "old geezer" is an adventure.

My first was a Singer 201 in a cabinet purchased at an estate sale at least 10 years ago. I bought it for the cabinet/desk to use for my laptop! I think I started quilting at about that time, but I had a new Elna. Can't remember exactly why I started using the 201, but I was hooked. The poor Elna sat in a closet for a decade until I gave it to my sister earlier this year.

Next came a great 15-91 that I've used for many years with no problems. Then my mom bought be a Featherweight (finally got her up and running). A few weeks ago I found a 127 in a treadle that I'm currently working on. I don't seem to be stopping because yesterday I picked up a little 99k in a cabinet. Don't know why, because it's not as if I really need it! :) Oh, and I've got my eye on an well-used looking 66 model at Goodwill.

I think I'm officially hooked. My family probably thinks I'm crazy. I think I've rambled on enough, but I did want to say thanks to all of you for this great resource.

Originally Posted by quiltdoctor

Welcome Bennett !! What part of Hot Texas are you from. I'm from Granbury where we are hot and dry as a bone. The vintage machines do get you hooked !

Texas Jan

Originally Posted by MarieM

Make sure you post your "after" pictures when you get her all cleaned up.

Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

Great video, but does it bother anyone else that she left the needle down and switched stitches? It's always the little things that get us.
:wink: :P :twisted: :shock: :-o

Originally Posted by Bennett

I don't seem to be stopping because yesterday I picked up a little 99k in a cabinet. Don't know why, because it's not as if I really need it! :)

Originally Posted by Bennett

Hi Jan! I'm not terribly far away from you (in TX terms, that is). I'm up in Wichita Falls. I think we've had 2 rains since January that I can remember, jut terrible. The 100s started early this year too, not looking forward to August.