Last weekend my next door neighbors had a barn sale. Lots of antiques. And could I resist? Naw! But I only bought one thing. I didn't even look at all their sale items when I saw this.
It needs a little TLC but it's doable. It was a little dirty and smelly. I had to wash it down with Murphy's Oil Soap before bringing it into the house. It still needs work. I need to clean up the sewing head yet, oil it, etc. I'm going to have to wire brush rust off of the treadle and the casters and repaint them. Then it's on to gluing down some laminate that is coming off, filling some gouges and finally, redoing the cabinet finish. She's going to be a beauty when I'm done with her. Can't wait to try quilting with my new treasure.
There are interesting decals on the head. I've found a manual for this machine along with extra bobbins available and some history on the manufacturer on the internet.
I owned another treadle machine a few years ago but sold it to raise money to go to a wool festival with a friend. (For those who don't know, I spin yarn too.) My friend was my ride to the festival. Unfortunately, she was unable to go as planned. I could get over not going to the wool festival but I no longer had my sewing machine. So when I saw this one, I admit I jumped on it. With a little bit of love, she'll be like new.
How sad that you sold your machine and then your plans fell throught. I'm glad you found this replacement, and hope she will be very good to you and your quilts.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! It's so beautiful. memories... my Mom's first machine was one like this that had been converted to electric;-) Nice part of this... you get some exercise as you sew :-)
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