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    Old 06-17-2013, 01:32 PM
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    Originally Posted by Camille
    Dh's new past time since he's home is picking.....garage sales. First we found an old Singer in a cabinet which I did not want. As we were walking thru, I notice a guy putting it in our truck, cause dh can't use his arms ( needs rotator cuff surgery). When I got to the truck, dh said he paid $13 for it. It's from 1941. Then onto the next one, he does the same thing with an old treadle bottom. He paid $25 for the table. He'll sand blast it, paint it up and I'll get a granite top for a showpiece. I bought a bunch of quilting mags for 25 cents each and a couple of quilting books for a buck each. Now this makes #11 in the sewing machine dept. I'll need a house just for the machines soon.
    I have three sewing bottoms which I use for bedside tables and end tables. I love antiques.
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    Old 06-17-2013, 01:57 PM
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    The decals on that machine are in great shape. From the picture they look pristine no wear at all. Was the machine even used?
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    Old 06-17-2013, 02:38 PM
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    That Singer is gorgeous...give your husband an attaboy!
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    Old 06-17-2013, 02:53 PM
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    what a great find!!!!!!
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    Old 06-17-2013, 04:28 PM
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    Sounds like you had a fun day!
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    Old 06-17-2013, 04:33 PM
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    Oh sew lucky!
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    Old 06-17-2013, 04:53 PM
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    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! That machine is gorgeous!!!!!!!! What a deal you got. You've got a great husband also.
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    Old 06-17-2013, 05:07 PM
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    Nice machine. Looks in good condition.
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    Old 06-17-2013, 05:49 PM
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    My DH put a oak top on my Singer treadle base. I use it as an table beside his recliner. And as usual, my daughter had to have one too. So she got one for Christmas last year. Great find!
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    Old 06-17-2013, 05:56 PM
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    Great finds! I did the same thing with a treadle bottom, had it sandblasted and powder coated glossy black. Put a beautiful piece of granite on the top.
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