DeniseB

I am the happy owner of MiMi, a 1956 featherwreight. Two weeks ago DH found her at the Knoxville Quilt Show and couldn't resist he surprised me with her. MiMi and I share the same birth year. He has been looking to buy one for me for several years, but had never found one born in 1956 and working until now.

She is in perfect condition and sews like a dream.

She is named after my faternal grandmother, MiMi, she was a grand lady and I loved her very much. She is the only member of my family (on both sides) that had ever sewed, she never quilted, she made me a cute jumper when I was 2, I don't know where my mom put the jumper but I have the picture of me in it, it is priceless to me. By the time I was old enough to sew she was too old to teach me. I taught myself and never looked back. I believe I got my love of sewing and quilting from her. MiMi Featherweight is a tribute to her.

sewgull

She is sweet.

katier825

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll love her! I'm a new featherweight owner too and so happy I bought mine!

quiltinghere

A truly beautiful story - thank you for sharing

MinnieKat

Oh she's beautiful! and what a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.

dkabasketlady

MiMi is a gorgeous machine!! What an awesome tribute to your DGM to name this gorgeous machine after her!

quilter1

Congratulations, you will love her. Such a great machine.

Jeannie V

What a georgous machine and I know you will enjoy sewing on MiMi. I like how you named her after your grandmother. When I get one I am going to name it after my mother and grandmother who instilled in me the love of sewing.

donna873

Oh wow, she is pretty, I have been bitten by the featherweight bug too, I am saving my money.

littlehud

Congrats on your new baby. Hubby did great.