Okay....I get it...I'm in love....With my Featherweight!
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Okay....I get it...I'm in love....With my Featherweight!
A while back I posted and wanted to know why people make such a big fuss about featherweights. I asked if I should get one and there was an overwhelming response of "YES." So, after a few unsuccessful bids on a popular site, I secured a 1950 machine for a very reasonable price.
So, bottom line? I am here to say, "Amen" to all the ladies who encouraged me to get one. I am obsessed. The hum of the machine, the beauty of the shiny black metal as it glimmers in the light and the simplicity of using it are attributes that make it so special. And even better, is the fact that you can add feet for a very reasonable price.
Thanks to all who encouraged me. I'm in love!
So, bottom line? I am here to say, "Amen" to all the ladies who encouraged me to get one. I am obsessed. The hum of the machine, the beauty of the shiny black metal as it glimmers in the light and the simplicity of using it are attributes that make it so special. And even better, is the fact that you can add feet for a very reasonable price.
Thanks to all who encouraged me. I'm in love!
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: The Woodlands, Texas
Posts: 621
I learned to sew on a featherweight in the 60's. When my mother was downsizing and asked her 9 kids what we would like, both my brother (he doesn't sew) and I both mentioned the sewing machine. We decided to play a card game to see who would get it. He took it home.
He he and his wife (a quilter) have it out on display ALL the time. I love to see it.
i think all the time about getting my own, but I'm afraid it would not be used. I have a Janome 7700 and 3160 for class. I need some help on how I can justify it.
He he and his wife (a quilter) have it out on display ALL the time. I love to see it.
i think all the time about getting my own, but I'm afraid it would not be used. I have a Janome 7700 and 3160 for class. I need some help on how I can justify it.
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I learned to sew on a featherweight in the 60's. When my mother was downsizing and asked her 9 kids what we would like, both my brother (he doesn't sew) and I both mentioned the sewing machine. We decided to play a card game to see who would get it. He took it home.
He he and his wife (a quilter) have it out on display ALL the time. I love to see it.
i think all the time about getting my own, but I'm afraid it would not be used. I have a Janome 7700 and 3160 for class. I need some help on how I can justify it.
He he and his wife (a quilter) have it out on display ALL the time. I love to see it.
i think all the time about getting my own, but I'm afraid it would not be used. I have a Janome 7700 and 3160 for class. I need some help on how I can justify it.
Do you need to justify it? Here goes...
1....it is like having a beautiful painting on your wall...you don't have to use it...just admire the beauty of it...
2....it is like your fabric stash....do you need all that fabric...and will you use it all?...but isn't it nice it have???
3...You are worth it...treat yourself...
4...you can always sell it and you won't lose $$$
5...you only live once...
I have seven 221 featherweights...one 222 featherweight from England...one 99k...two 301 Singers and other old machines...I love them..don't really use them much...take the 222 to classes...and the others are on display...
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12-16-2013 04:07 PM
Okay, it's between the Brother PE770 and the Janome 350. Which one can I get the bigger designs on??
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