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Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
ok, I keep hearing about FMQ on treadles... just got my first one today, pics a couple pages back... HOW do you do that? I learned on a treadle a looong time ago, gramma taught me when I was little... but i only did simple little projects, like doll clothes, using up her scraps for dolly blankies, dog tug-o-war toys, and then progressed to making a sundress when I was about 12... How do you do FMQ on these babies? That seems like my old bones would jostle outta whack? (I'm seeing disco dancing in my seat as a better visual haa haa)
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Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
ok, I keep hearing about FMQ on treadles... just got my first one today, pics a couple pages back... HOW do you do that? I learned on a treadle a looong time ago, gramma taught me when I was little... but i only did simple little projects, like doll clothes, using up her scraps for dolly blankies, dog tug-o-war toys, and then progressed to making a sundress when I was about 12... How do you do FMQ on these babies? That seems like my old bones would jostle outta whack? (I'm seeing disco dancing in my seat as a better visual haa haa)
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
He was asking 75 but if I pick it up 65. What do you think?? LOL!
I would be picking up that machine after work tomorrow, cleaning it in the evening (at my kitchen table if it is too cold outside in the garage) and this weekend just to get it cleaned up to use. No, waiting until spring for me. In fact, it would have already been in my house by now! :) eeks, go get that machine girl!
I would be picking up that machine after work tomorrow, cleaning it in the evening (at my kitchen table if it is too cold outside in the garage) and this weekend just to get it cleaned up to use. No, waiting until spring for me. In fact, it would have already been in my house by now! :) eeks, go get that machine girl!
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Fabric Whisperer, Your cabinet is gorgeous and I love the ornate face plate on your machine. I wouldn't even try to FMQ on this machine. I would just use it for piecing. Please post pics after you have cleaned up this pretty lady.
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I found a Domestic electric portable with nice case and pristine pansy decals. The decals are in more than excellent shape. The only number I could find on the machine was 2X5748 and a patent date of 1920 on the shuttle plate. They wanted $30 for it but I did not try out the motor. I figured it could always be converted to a hand crank or treadle. What do you think, is it worth the $30? It sure was pretty, had a manual, shuttle, bobbins and extra feet. I'd also like to know a little more about the machine but could not find anything on the web.
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Billy, did you see the post on my 306k? I don't know what he did but I don't have to use special needles anymore. That's a good thing, huh?
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Originally Posted by redpurselady
I found a Domestic electric portable with nice case and pristine pansy decals. The decals are in more than excellent shape. The only number I could find on the machine was 2X5748 and a patent date of 1920 on the shuttle plate. They wanted $30 for it but I did not try out the motor. I figured it could always be converted to a hand crank or treadle. What do you think, is it worth the $30? It sure was pretty, had a manual, shuttle, bobbins and extra feet. I'd also like to know a little more about the machine but could not find anything on the web.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Billy
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Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Billy, did you see the post on my 306k? I don't know what he did but I don't have to use special needles anymore. That's a good thing, huh?
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Billy, did you see the post on my 306k? I don't know what he did but I don't have to use special needles anymore. That's a good thing, huh?
Billy
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