I may just throw the Riccar in as well. I would rather have too many machines, than not enough. None of these machines are as filthy as the Lotus. Oh well, maybe the 206 is . The new 301 is very clean, but the motor sounds sluggish.
I tried to organize my tools. We all know how challenged I am in that regard. (for new viewers refer to previous posts).
I used a 301 out in the shop to make a roll up for my picks and tweezers. I used old jeans and just threw it together. Very functional. But not at all pretty.
I used Irene to make a much nicer one for the pliers and scissors. That was a fun little project. I love to treadle.
Room for a couple more tools.... |
And I love Irene. She just sailed right through that denim. Not like the plastic machines of these days. I don't mind that she doesn't have back tack. I would not want to make a big project on her for that very reason. Still, she makes a very nice stitch and I am getting much better at treadling.
...and she is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have the same model but with a knee control. Just cleaned and oiled it. I just love the way it stitches.
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