...And the guy that I bought the machine from said so proudly that he had oiled the machine with...he pointed to the can sitting next to the machine...it was that 3 in 1 oil. Eeks, I'll be doing lots of cleaning up tomorrow and re-oiling, with sewing machine oil.

Poor cabinet, looks like duck tape attack. Looking forward to using Glenn's tutes to cleanup this sad cabinet.

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It will be beautiful when you get it done. I love the clean lines and everything is there. I only find cabinets with drawers missing or knobs gone. This one will be great!! And, I'm shocked that the machine is a treadle. I'm sure there are tons of treadles with newer looking machines but usually I only see the older black ones. Nice find.

Monica, wow that is a what . . . a 1960"s machine with a 1960's treadle cabinet? How interesting! That straight leg, very simple treadle cabinet was one of the last - I think - that Singer made! I wonder if that machine was made for an Amish person or someone who lived very very frugally? Geeze, by the time that machine was made there were not many people who would have used a treadle! I know you can still buy treadles today - mostly to go to the Amish and 3rd world countries - I would love to know that machine's history! What a find!!!!

Nancy

Janice, I am excited to see the whole Frankentreadle when it is done!

Nancy

I think this machine and cabinet made its way from South America to the States. The guy stated that it was his wife Grandmother's machine. After she passed away the machine sat untouched in their bedroom since neither of them sew. Of course I had to open my big mouth and make a comment when he told me that. I think I said something to the fact that the Grandmother had been sharing the bedroom with you guys for long enough and that I'm willing to rescue all of you, Grandmother included.:D

I did some googling on Singer 224, only to find that there aren't to many photos or posts on these machines. Some are calling it a Fashion Mate. I did find out that Bernie (who you might have chatted to a Cathy's during the TOGA) has a Singer 223 (doesn't have the cams). Bernie states in his album that his machine is from Japan and mentions the company that made the machine for Singer. Mine has the JA8 stamp on the bed which means it is from Japan.

Cathy or Pat or anyone else, What decade does this machine come from? I was thinking somewhere around 1950s.

Goosh, I'm up awfully early...the birds are still chatting away...it is a very nice peaceful sound.

Well, I have been trying to post a photo of each block you made for Glenn's quilt as you guys post the photo of the machine/s you used to make each block in the site Muv started! http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t192174.html I have the blocks posted for each person who has already posted their machine photo there, could the rest of you go to this site and post the machine/s you used to make the block? As you post the machine/s photo I will post your block along with your post!

Thank you! It would be nice to have all the machine or machines posted with your blocks before Glenn get back!

Nancy

I'm enjoying everyone's up close shots of the squares from Glenn's quilt.

Candace, The teeth and braces on your fish is a hoot.

Anamarie, I love how that one fish is swimming, tail end in one square and head end in the other square. You stated that you sewed it all by hand!? Or did I read that incorrectly.

Joe, I love the decorative stitching that your added to your block.

Charlee, I like your choice of background fabric, sea theme.

Miriam, that was clever of you with the door theme of gone fishing.

MUV, I love how you signed yours and have placement of the 99k.

Melinda, I like the added outdoor theme, a rustic feel.

Cheryl, Your hugging fish are cute!

Jean, I love the lips on your fish, and also like that your did a paper piecing.

Quilt doctor/ Texas Jan, Clever use of vintage sewing machine motif in the fish body.

Deb and Joann's fish are lively and colorful! Love that!!!!

And then there are Trish and Kathie blocks of a young Glenn going fishing.

There are a couple of blocks that I don't know who made them since Nancy is still busy loading the info on those...don't wish to leave anyone out.

I have enjoyed seeing each person's special touch and work of art!! Thanks!!!!! This was the first time I have done a group quilting project. Such a wonderful reward to see Glenn so happy and surprised!! Thank you Glenn for helping all of us and the time spent making the tutorials.

Monica, that 228 is really neat!! I wanna see shots of you treadling it!

My DH started a thread with the process of making the MUT or Frankentreadle. He put up some of the photos last nite, but he has lots more to put up. He's nearly got the first plate for the A G Mason New Glenwood machine finished. I let him experiment with that one because it was my latest and cheapest find! :-)

Nancy, There are still people in the US without electricity that aren't Amish. Here in the UP, in remote areas like where we spend our summer, there are so many neighbors that still have propane lights. One of our neighbors is just having electric hooked up this summer. Our friends have a cabin a few miles away and all the cabins around that lake have ladies that sew with treadles..... cause they don't have electric available to them yet. We are remote but love it that way.

And Monica, thanks for your comments on all the blocks. Aren't they all so wonderful? What a great job everyone did. Your idea of kissing fish is just too cute!

I saw and commented on his thread.

Janice, A Happy Birthday to you!!
What does the letter say on your treadle irons?