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[lilypadfrog]

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.

[blueskies]

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 .....

[kittymomNC]

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.

[qualitygal]

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.

[Campion]

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.)

[rustysmom]

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.