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Estate Sale = spinning wheel

qualitygal — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 17:02:11 GMT

Found one and got it. I am getting such pleasure just looking at it. It's quite old, some small parts are missing, but I got it to just look at and enjoy. I am too.

Anyone else have a spinning wheel? Mine just fits in here perfectly. You can't use it and it's not why I got it. Totally love it!!

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flickerbulb — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:04:08 GMT

Sounds cool! How big is it and where do you have it displayed?

I found an old piano the other day. I do not play and have no room but I really liked it.

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qualitygal — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:17:10 GMT

flickerbulb, it's about 39" tall and I have it beside the entertainment center, on an angle. I love the wood. We figure late 1800's to early 1900's. I don't know anything about antiques I only know this little piece spoke to me. I enjoy just having and looking at it and wondering about the history of it and the person. It's fun to ponder.

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stevieb — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 19:18:32 GMT

Oh, enjoy it! My aunt had an antique spinning wheel in her den for many years. I'd forgotten about it and wonder whatever happened to it. It was so lovely and really added to her already charming decor.

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ECBG — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:33:43 GMT

I have one that's actually 125 or so years old in my greatroom. My house is primitive antiques so it goes quite well. I use lemon oil on it to keep it hydrated.

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AuntG — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:42:26 GMT

Yes, mine sat in my parents attic for years. I had it restored and it sits at an angle in our living room. The only time I hide it in a closet is if little kids come over because they want to use the foot pedal to make it spin and I don't want it to get broken.

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blueskies — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:44:31 GMT

Omg , lucky you . I always wanted one too ; I've always been fascinated by the whole process from raw wool to the skein , plus early American history ( tho they've been used globally ) ......also about the people who used it before , to create clothing, etc. for their family /home . I'd display it in my living room too . I'd love to learn how to spin/twist yarn . A local yarn shop gives lessons on the modern looms , but it's just not the same as the old-fashioned wheels . Enjoy !

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Azcowgirl — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:50:21 GMT

Congratulation ! It's so fun to find a treasure, isn't it? Enjoy.....there's a charm about a spinning wheel. I have a full functioning wheel and I have spun many many balls of yarn on it and made beautiful sweaters over the years for my family. It's fun and relaxing .

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SHOPR — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 21:59:31 GMT

What a great find! I'd love to have one, too. Enjoy!

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kittymomNC — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:06:22 GMT

Isn't it exciting finding something you love? I don't have a spinning wheel, but I know the feeling when you find an unexpected treasure! I was browsing through a local thrift store one day with my son (it's a place known for some unexpected finds), and found an antique Singer treadle sewing machine, for $27.00! I thought they had it priced wrong. The treadle works, and pulls the wheel around, and the needle goes up and down, but I haven't actually tried sewing on it--I just bought it for the memories and for display. I learned to sew and made my first skirt on one of those!

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lilypadfrog — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:35:04 GMT

That brings back memories. I used to have a newer model and used it in the sixties to spin dog hair, mostly poodle type fur. I would then use it to weave small area rugs. It was a nice second income and very relaxing. Had to leave both the spinning wheel and the loom when I moved to where I am now.

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blueskies — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:36:42 GMT

KittymomNC , I bought a treadle sewing machine like that many years ago . It's also a functioning machine & has all the original attachments . Wow, they haven't gone up in price in all that time ; I paid 25 for mine . I love the painted flowers they used to put on those old machines ; they're too pretty to keep closed ! If I had the space , I'd leave it open & make it into a " step back in time " vignette . Put some retro fabric under the needle/foot , a tape measure , etc. as if someone was working on a project .....

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kittymomNC — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:38:13 GMT

On 8/10/2014 blueskies said: KittymomNC , I bought a treadle sewing machine like that many years ago . It's also a functioning machine & has all the original attachments . Wow, they haven't gone up in price in all that time ; I paid 25 for mine . I love the painted flowers they used to put on those old machines ; they're too pretty to keep closed ! If I had the space , I'd leave it open & make it into a " step back in time " vignette . Put some retro fabric under the needle/foot , a tape measure , etc. as if someone was working on a project .....

Hi blueskies...I was surprised at the price because I've seen them at antique shows for well over $100. It needs a little work on the finish, but I'm considering painting it instead of redoing the wood finish and using it for display. I like the bottom of it, and since I'm redoing my decor in cottage/ antique/ slightly shabby chic, I may use the top closed to display some of my other things. But your idea is a good one -- I'll have to think about that. It's still got some of the old notions in the drawer, and I also have an old wooden "bucket" style sewing box on legs that has a lot of very old notions in it.

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qualitygal — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:39:22 GMT

On 8/10/2014 kittymomNC said:
Isn't it exciting finding something you love? I don't have a spinning wheel, but I know the feeling when you find an unexpected treasure! I was browsing through a local thrift store one day with my son (it's a place known for some unexpected finds), and found an antique Singer treadle sewing machine, for $27.00! I thought they had it priced wrong. The treadle works, and pulls the wheel around, and the needle goes up and down, but I haven't actually tried sewing on it--I just bought it for the memories and for display. I learned to sew and made my first skirt on one of those!

The antique Singer treadle was my other item I was looking for. I am so pleased to hear of others who share these item qualities and told about them.

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Campion — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:28:10 GMT

My treadle (my late husband bought it for maybe 10 bucks) worked right out of the gate. I was astonished. Made in 1918 and worked like a champ. I bought some attachments for it but the case needs stripping and finishing and I'm not great at doing that. It's a beauty.

If you LOVE antique wheels, there is a group on Ravelry (a fiber arts community, very comprehensive and friendly!) who can advise about wheels, even refurbishing them for spinning. I do spin--it got me through a bad time when my husband died and I spun a gigantic basket of yarn to "hypnotize" myself so I wouldn't cry all day. I use a modern wheel however (my hobby is knitting and spinning.)

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rustysmom — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:38:24 GMT

I do not have a spinning wheel or old Singer but I do love antiques, especially if they have personal meaning. My mom was born in 1917 and I have the little china doll that she played with as a little girl. My dad was born in 1918 and I have his high chair that he sat in as a baby. The value on these items is priceless to me because they belonged to my parents and I would not part with them for anything. I hope that when I am gone, my daughter will take them into her home and that they will mean as much to her as they do me. I love looking at antiques and wondering about the people who owned/used them during that time.