I brought home a 'project' from Michigan...
This back piece will be trashed.
As I am painting anyway my DH will cut a replacement board.
I'm so glad he is talented!!!
Needless to say this poor dear has seen better days...
She spent the last 40+ years in the barn so unfortunately has some damage that is beyond repair.
But her treadle is just as smooth as glass.
So begins the project.
Yesterday I took her apart. The wood has received some water damage and chipping to the veneer so I am going to sand and paint it. The iron treadle will be cleaned and repainted as well.
I labeled all the screws etc. in hopes that I can put this all together again, eek...
Clamps and glue
first coat of off white
Three coats of off white and a light green edge
This went to the dump - it was just rusted past hope.
Tomorrow I will apply the glaze that will antique the paint a bit.
After the wood is done I will start on the treadle base. I'm hoping that when I'm done this sweet machine will be not only functional but a nice addition to my house as well.
I will post a picture when I'm all done. Although that could be awhile.
:-)
a little bird
Wow! I can't wait to see it. I've done my share of furniture painting and love to see what others can create. Do you have a machine for it?
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I hope it turns out okay... It was in tough shape. I don't have a machine for it yet. I am thinking about a Janome 'T'. Or I might just watch the thrift stores for a zigzag machine that could be converted to a treadle. I have my grandma's treadle and love it but miss the ability to do reverse and zigzag. So the desire for a second treadle was born. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh.. what a blessing, I love it..It brings back such memories of our grandparents and parents before us.. SO proud you are redoing it..
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