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04-23-2012, 07:56 AM
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Cathy, you're moving??? OMGosh....all those machines to move!!
04-23-2012, 08:03 AM
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Wow, Miriam, what a haul!! My DH would have had a heart attack if I had even mentioned bringing all that stuff home!! I brought home a Davis treadle this weekend, and he just clucked his tongue. I'll put up pics when I get home tonite.
04-23-2012, 08:08 AM
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Janice,
Yes, and I'm exhausted just thinking about it. But I'm excited!.
I start moving the garage next Saturday. I'll be in Orangevale, just under 8 miles from here.
AND there will be room for the TOGA.
Cathy
Yes, and I'm exhausted just thinking about it. But I'm excited!.
I start moving the garage next Saturday. I'll be in Orangevale, just under 8 miles from here.
AND there will be room for the TOGA.
Cathy
04-23-2012, 08:25 AM
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Well, I don't envy your move....all those machines!! Whew!!! But glad you are excited. I guess you'll have to give us new directions, then, for the fall TOGA. Can't wait to see everyone again!
04-23-2012, 08:39 AM
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Miriam, You have a nice collection of machines to clean up. It does look like FUN! There are a couple of machines that I would treadle for fun. The pinkish Fabric-Matic would be the top of my list in treadling, cute machine!
Your husband did a very nice job with the shelving unit, and it looks like the two of you are having fun!
04-23-2012, 08:39 AM
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Well, even though I haven't put up pictures, I can tell you I finally got that Davis from L.A. My grandaughter and I drove down on Saturday to get it. When I got there the lady had 3 good sized boxes of sewing stuff....and she offered it to me for an extra $25. So I took it. When I got home and started going through it, it turned out to be tons of sewing machine needles, lots of hand needles, TONS of thread, 2 TONS of zippers of all sizes and colors, about 30 different sewing machine attachments of various sizes and shapes, a whole gallon plastic bag of hooks & eyes and snaps, a vintage Singer zigzagger attachment, and a really cool Greist Decorative Zigzagger with all the little template blades/cogs in it's original box and with the original booklet. I looked it up on eBay because I hadn't seen one before, and found some, but none on there had everything with it and all original. So I think I have something special with this one. The Davis is the New Vertical Feed, and the decals are in great condition. The lady I bought it from got it when a family friend passed away and the lady's family divided up her belongs among her friends. The lady was a professional seamstress/tailor, and so had tons of sewing supplies and 6 sewing machines. Hence, the lady I bought it from had a cut of her friend's stash. I'll put up pics tonite, I promise!! I was too busy this weekend finishing a quilt for my DD and DSIL to use for a raffle at a fundraiser they are doing this coming weekend, and I have to mail the quilt to NC today. Anyway, I am excited to use this Davis..I replaced the treadle belt that was broken, and I tried it, and it sews so smoothly!!
Oh, yes, and the Davis came with a bunch of attachments for it, too!!
Oh, yes, and the Davis came with a bunch of attachments for it, too!!
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04-23-2012, 08:42 AM
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Okay you guys are making me jealous with all your great treadle machines. So now I'm sizing up where I can fit one in. How long is a regular treadle cabinet (with the cover closed)? I have a possible place in mind if it will fit. I just found this board about 2 weeks ago and trying to read the past posts(on page 1077) but also keeping up to date with current stuff. I must have always liked vintage machines as I picked up the machine below at a church sale when I was 17, and that wasn't yesterday,lol. I paid $10. and it works perfectly. It also came with a box full of Griest attachments.
04-23-2012, 09:00 AM
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You got your Davis treadle!!! I want to see!!! Congrats!
04-23-2012, 09:01 AM
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Irishrose, That's a beautiful quilt!! Nicely done!!
04-23-2012, 09:16 AM
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Well, even though I haven't put up pictures, I can tell you I finally got that Davis from L.A. My grandaughter and I drove down on Saturday to get it. When I got there the lady had 3 good sized boxes of sewing stuff....and she offered it to me for an extra $25. So I took it. When I got home and started going through it, it turned out to be tons of sewing machine needles, lots of hand needles, TONS of thread, 2 TONS of zippers of all sizes and colors, about 30 different sewing machine attachments of various sizes and shapes, a whole gallon plastic bag of hooks & eyes and snaps, a vintage Singer zigzagger attachment, and a really cool Greist Decorative Zigzagger with all the little template blades/cogs in it's original box and with the original booklet. I looked it up on eBay because I hadn't seen one before, and found some, but none on there had everything with it and all original. So I think I have something special with this one. The Davis is the New Vertical Feed, and the decals are in great condition. The lady I bought it from got it when a family friend passed away and the lady's family divided up her belongs among her friends. The lady was a professional seamstress/tailor, and so had tons of sewing supplies and 6 sewing machines. Hence, the lady I bought it from had a cut of her friend's stash. I'll put up pics tonite, I promise!! I was too busy this weekend finishing a quilt for my DD and DSIL to use for a raffle at a fundraiser they are doing this coming weekend, and I have to mail the quilt to NC today. Anyway, I am excited to use this Davis..I replaced the treadle belt that was broken, and I tried it, and it sews so smoothly!!
Oh, yes, and the Davis came with a bunch of attachments for it, too!!
Oh, yes, and the Davis came with a bunch of attachments for it, too!!
Please post the Greist Decorative Zigzagger too.
I'm so happy that you found a Davis Cabinet. I'm happy that you also now not only have your older Davis, but a NVF which uses standard needles. If the inside of the machine needs a cleaning, just follow the excellent tutorial on the yahoo Davis site. Looking forward to photos! Enjoy!!!
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