And here's a lamp made from a RED featherweight. Now that's just taking it too far...
http://cgi.ebay.com/TOUCH-TABLE-DESK...item588808a9ad
I'm editing my opinion. Actually I think it's pretty darned cute, but I would prefer to have a functioning red featherweight. However... maybe it couldn't be fixed as a sewing machine. But I don't think it should be priced comparably to a functioning featherweight. Those machines have the high price only because we (quilters) have put a premium on them for their good stitch and portability. The sewing value is gone when it's turned into a lamp. But it IS cute.