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10-28-2014, 07:04 PM

#81

purplefiend

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maviskw

You may be surprised at how many people have a $2,000.00 sewing machine in the sewing room, and sew on an old treadle from the early 1900's, even 1800's. I have two old ones that I love to use. A Featherweight from 1951 and a Singer 128 from 1924. I have sewn on a treadle in my high school days, and would love to have one. I have my eye on one.

Also, notice where her thread comes from. She has a large cone sitting on the floor.

Such a beautiful photo and thank you for sharing it with us.
I have a new Pfaff Quilter's Expression 4.2, yet I sew quite a few of my quilt blocks using a 1917 White or 1921 Singer 66 treadles. The machine in my avatar photo is a 1955 Pfaff 60 treadle, it gets used quite often.
Sharon in Texas

Last edited by purplefiend; 10-28-2014 at 07:06 PM. Reason: added text

10-29-2014, 04:50 AM

#82

Barb_MO

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Great photos of a lovely lady. As others have, I noticed the thread on the floor behind her machine and also had the thread running across the edge of the table has worn of the finish. Makes me want to send her a stand to sit on the table behind the machine. you would thing that the thread running of the rough edge would be breaking constantly.
Thanks for sharing you adventure with us.

10-29-2014, 02:46 PM

#83

kariboo

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what a great photo, and I bet those slippers are warm too.

10-29-2014, 03:13 PM

#84

LindaMRB

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Originally Posted by GailG

I am captured by her kind eyes and sweet smile!

my sentiments exactly, and I love the slippers!

10-29-2014, 04:47 PM

#85

ann31039

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That is cool and i love the slippers. Can't wear them as I'm allergic to wool, but they are adorable and look comfortable.

10-29-2014, 09:33 PM

#86

TacoMama

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Love these photos! Thank you for sharing.

10-29-2014, 09:38 PM

#87

Tropical

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GailG

I am captured by her kind eyes and sweet smile!

Me, too. When I first saw her picture, I thought, what beautiful lady.

10-30-2014, 02:02 AM

#88

copycat

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Your photography is amazing. The pictures are crystal clear. The colors are so vibrant.

I have always thought it would be fun to sew outside as she is doing. She looks very fulfilled doing her craft.

Thanks for posting your photos!

10-30-2014, 04:58 AM

#89

yobrosew

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maviskw

In Peru a year or two ago, we went to the "Market". Hundreds of "booths" in a very large building. Quit a few of these booths had a treadle sewing machine in front with someone making what was being sold in the booth. They didn't need an outlet.

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Originally Posted by dilyn

What a beautiful lady. I learned to sew on an old treadle machine (does that date me at all?LOL) and I would love to have another one but working ones are way over my budget!

Keep an eye on Craigslist. Some working ones around here go from ten bucks to several hundred with most around seventy five dollars. Start reading the Vintage forum to ease the intimidation of a gunked up and dirty machine. Those go nice and cheap.