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Old 02-12-2011, 08:41 AM
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It is beautiful go grab it , I would pay the $25. At one time I had 17 old machines but ran out of money and space. Now I just get excited when I hear about offers like you have. Enjoy that baby. MNM
So did you sell some machines, or give them away? I have a bunch too and sadly are still in their cases, cuz I have no place to display them. Except for my Davis treadle which is in my living room! I have so many and when I want to use one, I have to move one my regular one to set up a vintage to use, because I'm nostalgic. LOL!
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:03 AM
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I have 28 sewing machines that my husband is restoring. (some are already done) I have one every place I step it seems. Maybe DH will get them finished and we can put some of them up for sale. I love each one of them and will not get rid of some of them. I use my old ones and prefer them over the newer ones that I have.

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It is beautiful go grab it , I would pay the $25. At one time I had 17 old machines but ran out of money and space. Now I just get excited when I hear about offers like you have. Enjoy that baby. MNM
So did you sell some machines, or give them away? I have a bunch too and sadly are still in their cases, cuz I have no place to display them. Except for my Davis treadle which is in my living room! I have so many and when I want to use one, I have to move one my regular one to set up a vintage to use, because I'm nostalgic. LOL!
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Old 02-12-2011, 01:38 PM
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can you imagine all the homes this little machine has been in, all the hours of use, back in the early 1800's seems like I read or on here someone saying, in those days if someone was lucky enough to have a machine she would share with lther ladies. If that be truth, oh my to bad this little machine cannot speak. really touches my heart thinking about it. :)
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Old 02-12-2011, 07:33 PM
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That's really true. In the 1800s, most women were still sewing by hand. I'm guessing you had to be pretty prosperous to afford a sewing machine.
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Old 02-12-2011, 07:33 PM
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I have been searching for a nice working treadle. I've always wanted one. Will you have one of those for sale?
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:15 PM
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I'd grab it quick.
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Old 02-14-2011, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
Ooooo, looks beautiful even in the rough shape. If she could talk, there would be some stories, I'm sure.
Don't we wish they COULD talk.
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Old 08-26-2011, 12:52 PM
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well..did you get it??? did you clean her up and fix her???
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Yes.....where is the update? That is one nice looking machine!
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Old 08-26-2011, 01:05 PM
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yes, buy it, what a cool machine for your collection
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