Lostn51

That is so true!! Thats is why all the machines I use are treadled. ;)

I am trying to get the shuttle to put in my 1876 Domestic that will allow me to chain stitch. Now that I have gotten into the real early machines I am really liking them, especially the non Singers.

Billy

Happy Treadler

I know many people think they could get them just for display, but treadles and handcranks are the only machines I sew on, too. The oldest one I've got is an 1879 White. Over the years I've collected a machine for my every need, a Two Spool so I can piece literally (if I had the time) for 8 hours straight, Eldredge Chainstitcher for machine embroidery, Davis vertical feed to do my bindings and straight/curvy quilting, Singer industrial 31-15 for fm quilting & "tough" jobs... and the list goes on and on. I encourage the quilters out there to give it a try. They make the perfect stitch, and there's no plastic in them to break. I know many like the cute little featherweights, but there are so many other machines that are just as cool and functional. Hubby has cut me off, and I've probably got 10-12 treadles scattered all over my house, along with 4 hand cranks (not counting the vintage electrics that are stashed away).

Lostn51

I couldnt begin to count the machines in my collection. I have 21 in my studio that are allotted for use out there, then you have the ones in my house that are to rare and nice to use so I display them. And then there is my collection of parts machines and treadles. :roll: Dont even get me started on my vintage speed equipment and cars I have in my garage...........

You should come over to the VSMS thread and hang out with us. We would love to see your collection and the neat stuff that you have made on your machines. Its nice to have another treadler in the mix!!! :thumbup:

Here is the link if you havent seen it yet......

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm

Its only up to 704 pages right now and I am hoping it will break 1000 before its a year old!

Billy

tomilu

I'd buy it for that. Only thing I know is they take a Boye #14 needle.

Lostn51

Well thats even a crap shoot as we need to see who badged the machine first. I need better photos of it to tell but it could be one of several companies that badged it. Standard, National, Cash Buyers Union, or Free. All of them takes different needles and I have a chart that will tell us and I can convert it to an over the counter new style needle if it is obsolete.

But I am willing to bet on Cash Buyers Union or Standard from what I can see.

Billy

sewbizgirl

From what I understand, the Singer Co. did not do this-- did not 'badge' machines for other companies.

Lostn51

Singer was its own company and would never badge for anyone else. Issac Singer would roll in his grave if that was to happen!!

Billy