kountrykreation

Ran across this featherweight, online estate sale auction in Dickenson, TX, 21 hrs remaining, and it's currently at $155. Looks decent, and looks like it has the case and accessories
http://www.texasauctions.biz/online_...em.php/1017460

rosalenacroft

I have a 221 bought May 2010 she pers like a kitten I love it

gabdr

Yes, you made the grade - they are cousins.

Quilt Mom

I am so excited! Not only do I have a lovely featherweight, but I recently recieved Dave McCallum's dvds on how to care for her! I will be able to care for my machine myself.

happyquiltmom

Here's my featherweight story:

I had been dreaming of becoming a featherweight owner for years. About a year ago, I began seriously looking on eBay, but they were going for between $400-600 for a good, clean one with extras. One day, I happened to click on "Buy It Now" and sorted according to "newly listed". There, at the top of the page was a 221 Featherweight Centennial Edition, excellent condition, decals intact, with two sets of attachments, 2 keys, original manual, case in very good condition, lubricant (no oil can, unfortunately). It was $225 Buy It Now with free shipping.

With each click on another photo, my heart rate increased. I couldn't click "Buy It Now" fast enough!

Waiting for my new baby to arrive was pure torture! She is in perfect running order, purrs like a kitten! I use her every time I have a sewing session away from home.

I did later purchase an incremented throat plate, so that I can now sew a perfect 1/4" seam. That cost me over $40, but well worth it!

I love my new baby...named her "Violet".

happyquiltmom

Oh, by the way, if anyone is seriously considering purchasing a featherweight, I would highly recommend getting the book Featherweight 221: The Perfect Portable and Its Stitches Across History by Nancy Johnson-Srebro. It's a terrific reference book and includes a copy of the manual.

Sweetpea46

Do you feel the videos are worth the price?

Sweetpea46

I have the book by Nancy Johnson-Sebro and I am wondering if I should also purchase the Featherweight Rx videos.

Quilt Mom

I am just getting into the dvds, as they arrived 3 days ago. He goes through every little detail, and you can stop the dvd as you go through, to do immediately what he has demonstrated. I like them so far. I do not have the book you are referring to, so cannot speak to any duplication of material.

I am a visual learner, and pick up things better if I see them, as compared to reading about them. For me, the dvds are proving very worth the price.

MaryAnnMc

This is Billy Jo, my 1957. She came with this lovely table without a scratch on it. But I already have a 1947 FW, so one of these girls will have to go. Just as soon as I decide... don't hold your breath, lol. But the table is mine!