Well, I don't have 'that bug' like some women do for sewing machines. However, I've driven 4 hours (one way), with a friend to go to Field Stone House, just for fabric. It was a field trip that we both wanted to go on together. So therapeutic to catch up with a good friend.

It's not only how for you will drive, but how comfy you want to get to fit them in.

We already had the car packed tight - including 9 machines when I found three more. At least we were only 4 hours from home at that point.

The Davis and MN rode on the floor in front of the passenger seat.

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And the Singer sat on the arm rest between us.

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So I came home with an even dozen - if we had taken the truck I'd have come home with at least two more treadle machines.

Awesome!! May not be a distance record but comes close to a volume record!!!

I'm going to have to look around the southern Washington area before I head up there just to be sure i don't miss another deal!

Just recently in Pittsburgh, 5 hour trip for me, Dad had his knee replaced. Looked on Craig's list but didn't get anything, must take my temperature, something must be wrong with me. :).

I used to live near Portland, Or but don't get down that way much any more or I would be happy to give you some ideas where to look Steve.
I'll be driving to Tacoma an hour away later this week to pick up a White 77MG and a late model Singer 99 that I won from Goodwill's auction site. I also like old woodworking machines. For stuff like this it all depends on the cost of the machine and the gas used to get it. If I'm ok with it, I go.
Rodney

Macybaby I admire your packing skills!!!!!

My DH drove at least 4 hours to pick up my Bailey. :D

I drove to Nashville TN for a Touch N Sew on Saturday - of course I had other business to attend and NO I'm not going to smash it like the one in my avatar...

Miriam, you're pulling our leg, right? I wouldn't think you'd even cross the street for a Crush and Sow.

P*A*R*T*S????????? If nothing else, it has a good barely used throat plate and slide plate. It has attachments. It has a cord. It was in a CASE!!! It has a good motor. Sometimes those T&S machines are really nice and work right away!!! Some times they go out to the wood shed... :mad: