MtnBarb Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Went to an Estate sales yesterday. Scored a "Sweet" Singer treadle machine for less than $100! Was is great shape and had extra types of feet and other accessories. It was in a tool shed and buried under some other stuff so I don't think anybody else saw it before I did. SCORE!!! (evil laugh) Can only find one place with a little rust and the cabinet is in great shape. I have to re-seat the belt but that's what my mechanic husband is for. Posted Image Also found the serial number so I called the Singer Company and they told me not only the Model (66) but what DAY it was born...5/19/25. Now I can still make my quilt tops when the power goes out! Hmmm, can you see me sitting next to the machine with a oil lamp going! I'm giddy because I'm one of those who hardly ever wins a prize or things like that. Of course I have to give the DH credit for getting me to the sale. He was looking for guns and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Corey Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 That is great. You & I are ready for piecing in case of power failure. DH asked me to find one & buy it. Found one, paid $250.00 in near perfect condition. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Barb, that looks like it is in wonderful condition. Great find !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 WOW, I remember my mom had one and us kids always took the belt off and played with the treadle.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Score!!!!!! Congratulations! These are fun to play with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Oh Barb, you really did score a sweet one. Just goes to show that people today just don't look for things like that.. So Glad you did. WTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Sweeeeeeet!!! Congratulations on your great find! Whoo Whoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 That is in great condition. The drawers look like they have the original hardware. You really lucked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Oh Barb! It's gorgeous. I for one am green with envy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Anderson Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Lucky girl! Don't you just love estate sales?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Lucky you to have a husband who takes you to the sales and can fix your machine, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Good for you! You are going to love sewing on a treadle. I do nearly all my piecing on a Davis VF that was made in the late 1800's, around 1890 or so. It sews like a dream and makes the nicest stitch. Treadling is so soothing. Doesn't look near as nice as yours, but she is an old lady after all. Her wrinkles and spots are all evidence to the life she has seen and been part to. I only use baby oil to keep her looking good. wipe on and wipe off so she shines. Doesn't hurt the decals that are left and prevents rust. Some people do use a non abrasive car wax, but that scares me. Don't won't to remove the decals and scar her anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 That looks like wondeful scroll work on the side plate. It looks wonderful Barb, I have a 66 hand crank, they are indestructable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 It is beautiful!!!!! You totally scored with that one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 It's a gorgeous machine. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 That was a major score. It looks like it is in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I miss my treadle. Wonderful machines!!!!! You scored big time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithWashburnQuiltStudo Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I am so amazed with the condition since it was in the shed. If that were down south Texas; there would be rust all over. Cherish it with PRIDE. You made a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Also color me green. That is a wonderful find. Congratulations. Now it has a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Bland Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Great Score Barb, it's always a good idea to have a little poke around in sheds at these sales, never know what you might find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 How nice - that one looks to be in great shape. My daugher's landlady was throwing one out to the trash so she brought it home to me, the machine was so rusted that I couldn't do anything with it and then the table fell apart...but I kept the drawers thinking I could use them to store something in - they looked cool....and I kept the iron table bottom as I have asked my DH to make a wood top for it that I can paint and will just make it a decorative table...the table bottom must weigh 30 lbs or more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBarb Posted April 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Thanks for all the comments. Yesterday I spent time with it up in my extra room. I had to pet it and talk to it. I'm impatient for my husband to get the belt on so I can play too. Sad to say but there are frequent estate sales in our area. It is an older settled town with residents that are quite elderly. I started going to the sales just to be able to look inside the large 1800s homes but got hooked with the things for sale. I found out that the woman who owned the machine was 93 when she passed away and had lived in the home for over 60 years. I would have bought a lot more but the DH was with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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