Surfergirl

There is a free applique' pattern for a featherweight. Go to fatcatpatterns.com.

JCquilts

I have three Featherweights. Love them and want a 222 someday when I have the $$.

I took one to California with me and used it to make drapes and reupholster a chair. It sewed through all that thick fabric without a hitch. Also made a Bow Tucks on it and it breezed through the six layer spots without even slowing down.. My new and fance Janome wont do that!

JCquilts

Thanks for this link. Lots of possibilities with this free pattern.
I looked around and find that it is a fun site with other cool free patterns. Gotta love someone willing to give away their creativity.

Surfergirl

You're welcome. I have plans for mug rugs, a wall hanging for my sewing room, cover for the machines, etc, using the featherweight applique'. There are a lot of other really nice patterns there...very generous of her to share with all of us.

Mariah

Sometimes people forget; featherweights are made of metal and very sturdy. Some of the much newer machines are made of plastic and can't be expected to hold up nearly as well.
I wouldn't part with mine, at any price.
Mariah

libber

If you flew to Cali did you take it on board with you or ship it in your luggage?

Joeysnana

I won a 1948 FW on Ebay a few weeks ago. I took it out of the box once but can't check it out for another month. Too much going on right now. The seller assured me it runs great and I took him at his word. He has good feedback. I probably paid too much, 325 dollars, but it has many attachments. now I just have to learn how to clean it up and maintain it.

gramquilter2

It wasn't hard to make, I measured like you do when making toaster/mixer covers-width, length, height. Then drew each piece out on freezer paper. I then made quilt sandwiches and quilted enough fabric for the 2 pieces I decided would be right. One that goes front to back and 2 side pieces. The FW design is from FatCat designs, a free applique which I used free motion embroidery and my embroidery machine for details. It was a fun project.

ThayerRags

I’m really enjoying all of the photos and stories about everyone’s Featherweights. Looking forward to more.

For those of you that were asking about Hurkie the hand crank Featherweight, and wanting more details, I didn’t want Hurkie to “highjack” this thread, so I’ve started a new thread on the Main Board at: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-125111-1.htm

And I added additional photos also, especially of the crank end.

CD in Oklahoma

ThayerRags

Dang it! I "double-clutched" it again!
(Double post)
CD in Oklahoma