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01-28-2011, 05:07 PM

#71

SEW

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: New England

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You are very fortunate to have one given to you. I got mine as a gift and because I was present at the purchase, I happen to know it cost $300.00! That was 5 years ago...and it continues to hold its value.

Secondly, it stitches like a dream. The machine itself is small and light weight and the threading of it is very straight forward. My machine is beautiful! It is black with lovely gold scroll work. And lastly, it brings me back to a simpler time and for some reason that brings me great pleasure!

Enjoy!

01-28-2011, 05:17 PM

#72

doowopddbop

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Location: Heber City, UT

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They only weigh 11 pounds, so they're easy to tote for classes. Plus, they're cute!! I have a little re-painted red one that I won in a raffle (6 tickets for $5) She's a honey!

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01-28-2011, 05:23 PM

#73

kathome

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Central Florida

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Oh, my!! GIVEN to you? WOW. I love my FW for all the above reasons. I especially love the sound she makes. Awesome little machine and quite the workhorse.

01-28-2011, 05:31 PM

#74

OneMoreQuilt

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Grant Park, IL

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Take it!!! Don't even hesitate. They are known for having the best straight stitch, they also make a rather soothing sound as they hum along. Mine was my mother's so when I sew with it I daydream fond memories. They are also easy to take with to a class or on vacation. Enjoy your new baby.

01-28-2011, 05:53 PM

#75

gale

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Location: North-Central Indiana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by libber

2 suggestions.

2. Purchase a copy of David McCallum's Those Fantastic Featherweights. It is a 2 disc DVD with over 3 hours in instruction. Its $59. Very easy to understand, great up close video.

Connecting Threads has it for 20% off. I want it but don't want to spend the $$ on it right now. I do have his book.

01-28-2011, 06:07 PM

#76

annieshane

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: St Pauls, NC

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I printed my manual free of charge. Didn't have to pay a thing!
Who would have thought that you can print a manual for a machine that was made before computers wre available!

01-28-2011, 06:26 PM

#77

Crazy Quiltin Robin

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Oklahoma

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Several times on this board I have read people talking about buying a featherweight and how excited they were. I have an opportunity to have one given to me. Please tell me why you like your featherweight and why they are so popular. Thanks!

I truly love the straight stitch ...... it is awesome to sew on a machine that was used by your momma years ago .... mine was .... I love to sew on my treddle tooooooo

01-28-2011, 06:56 PM

#78

janiesews

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Join Date: Feb 2008

Location: Iola KS

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They stitch very nicely and are easy to take to classes or retreats. They are just so cute! You wil love it.

01-28-2011, 07:22 PM

#79

N.J.linda

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Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: New Jersey :)

Posts: 133

OMG!!!! when you get her, use her talkto her but always name her. You will find the perfect name for your new lady. Mine is named ELVIRA. She is one sassy lady and worth every penny I spent on her