My "new" Treadle!

Picked it up last night, its a NEW HOME in parlor cabinet.  Really cool piece with one big problem.....when I opened the top the machine fell all the way down instead of coming up!  Hoping hubby can build a new support for it. 

Covered in mildew, dust etc.  Cleaning it up this morning and while cleaning found the key.  Considering, the best I can figure from a little research, its from 1906, still having the key is pretty amazing! 

Will post pics a bit later......

I have been slacking........

No excuses except that it is just too hot to sit and quilt!  Today I plan on giving my sewing/computer room a good cleaning up in prep for getting back to work. 

I gave away 2 machines that I don't use, thinking about getting rid of a third one that seems to need work.  That leaves me with 2, my faithful 29 year old Kenmore UltraStitch 8 and my Singer 221-2. 

HOWEVER....I am so excited.....about 2 weeks ago I mentioned to hubby that someday I want to learn how to treadle.   Well, the Lord is so gracious!  I am picking up a free treadle machine/cabinet either today or tomorrow!  So excited to try it!!  I hear it is relaxing and you have alot of control once you get the hang of it.

Vintage Sewing Cabinet



A few posts back I mentioned my antique thread/sewing case.  This is it. I found it at an antique mall in Florida, while visiting, a few years back.  It came loaded with jars full of buttons, threads, darning egg, and lots more fun accessories! 

My new machine!!

Have not had a chance to try it out yet.  Hoping it works well.  If not I still have a gorgeous side table!