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    Old 06-29-2012, 06:58 AM
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    I'm thinking about having one of my featherweights repainted. Has anyone done this and, if so, what are your favorite colors. I'm just wondering what a popular color would be, other than the black, white, or tan. If you have photos of one that's been repainted, I would love to see them.
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    Old 06-29-2012, 07:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by Surfergirl
    I'm thinking about having one of my featherweights repainted. Has anyone done this and, if so, what are your favorite colors. I'm just wondering what a popular color would be, other than the black, white, or tan. If you have photos of one that's been repainted, I would love to see them.
    RED, love the red ones, think I've only seen one.
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    Old 06-29-2012, 07:27 AM
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    How about HOT pink? That may be the only way I can get a pink machine. But I would suggest choose your favorite color.
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    I am thinking about doing the same thing. I can't decide between purple, teal or blue though! So many beautiful choices.
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    Old 06-29-2012, 07:32 AM
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    If you do a google search for images of Painted Featherweight 221s you can see a few pictures of different colors.
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    I'd like to see a camo'd one.


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    Old 06-29-2012, 08:13 AM
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    I love my "Eric the Red" which I bought on e-bay over a year ago. I did "madame Butterfly" myself. Not the greatest job but I had fun doing it (she was in really poor shape before) I just won a burnt orange featherweight on e-bay. My youngest granddaughter's favorite color is orange and she likes to sew, so "someday" it will be hers.
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    Old 06-29-2012, 08:23 AM
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    this picture doesn't do them justice, they are much shinier and the red is a deep red.....
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    This website has lts of drool worthy pictures.
    http://www.keelersales.com/servlet/Detail?no=655
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    Old 06-29-2012, 09:29 AM
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    Here is one I saw at a local quilt show. THere were several there that I was drooling over, including a deep green one with tole painted flowers. It was gorgeous. I also like this one:
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