http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/138.aspxLooking for quilting advice from other members of the Community? Post your questions here!enCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/thread/464512.aspxSun, 25 Nov 2012 15:51:54 GMT722ae0af-0843-4f69-80d5-ea157d187469:464512Kelley0http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/thread/464512.aspxhttp://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=138&PostID=464512<p>I have a collection of toy sewing machines. I have several battery operated ones and they do not work very well Im afriad. A treadle or hand crank will work for no electric days..</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/thread/464485.aspxSun, 25 Nov 2012 15:43:35 GMT722ae0af-0843-4f69-80d5-ea157d187469:464485Patti0http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/thread/464485.aspxhttp://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=138&PostID=464485<p>If you need one that is not powered by electricity, I would go with a treadle instead.&nbsp; I don&#39;t see the advantage of a battery run machine.&nbsp; Unless DH is taking you to a cabin without power.&nbsp; </p> <p>I have never seen a battery powered machine.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/thread/462419.aspxWed, 21 Nov 2012 03:13:16 GMT722ae0af-0843-4f69-80d5-ea157d187469:462419Carey0http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/thread/462419.aspxhttp://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=138&PostID=462419<p>Anyone have an battery operated sewing machine and does it work just as good as electric normal domestic sewing machines? I was wondering if anyone bought the battery operated sewing machines and if they worked just as good as normal sized domestic sewing mac hines?</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>