Caroline S

WOW! She is gorgeous. It is rare to find a "red eye" with such nice decals. She was well taken care of. Congratulations.

HiDesertQuilter

Looks like Sylvia is my machines twin sister! Put a little machine oil on a soft cloth rub on lightly and Sylvia will shine even more beautifully than she does now. I use all kinds of sewing machines since I am a confessed 'Sewing Machine Aholic' but I have to say my treadle is my favorite. It just puts me on plain of tranquility. Maybe it's the fact there is no motor. One funny story of mine is the attempt I made at freemotion quilting on her. I thought my problem was not going fast enough so I kept peddling faster, faster, faster but to no avail. Since Redeye's don't have a reverse it just doesn't happen for me and my legs got pooped! LOL My husband got quite a laugh out of watching my attempt. Use your machine and enjoy her. You are lucky the former owners loved her too and took such good care of Sylvia. Here is a link to my machine pics: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...a-t173662.html Please show us your first project! ;o)

mighty

Congrats, beautiful machine!!!

lovelyl

Your red eye is just beautiful! It looks showroom new. Congrats!

tessagin

What a beauty! and well taken care of.

girliegirl

she is !!! and how did you come to the name Sylvia??? do tell.... you and I need to get together, you are to close to me not too!! pm me... I am going for a machine today !! another treadle and one next week too!! whoo hoooo

purplefiend

Awesome machine!! Looks show-room new. I'm so happy for you.
Sharon

mckwilter

When I got my treadle, the man I purchased it from told me once I got it home to sit it on newspapers and spray the heck out of all the bottom metal work (stand & treadle) with WD-40, let it stand for a few minutes, then scrub with a soft bristle brush. He said this would clean the metal and protect it from rust. I did what he said, and it turned out so nice. The decalling on your Sylvia is beautiful. She must have been dearly loved to have been taken such good care of.

I actually bought my treadle so that I would be able to sew during power outages. I also have a battery powered OTT light and a battery powered fan. We were hit by Hurricane Ike about 5 years ago, and I didn't have electricity for a week, but I was still able to sew. LOL

1screech

She is one of the nicest I have ever seen. She is beautiful.

Janis

Sylvia is beautiful!!! I just love the red eye Singers, and am thrilled to have one too!
Janis