I just started another thread, "My Singer Featherweight" telling the story of how I found a 1948 FW in my attic. My DH's mother gave it to him years ago and just last night I was looking on e-bay at the FWs and the light bulb went off in my head wondering about what was in that beat up looking case in the attic. I convinced DH to go into the attic (hatch opening) and bring it down this morning and low and behold................. there she was, just waiting for me to discover her. I swear she smiled as much as I did when I opened the case.
I'll post photos as soon as I get a chance of my new little baby girl. I can't tell you how jazzed I am over this find even though DH is mystified about my enthusiasm.
And to think, she moved with us 3 times and was just sitting in the attic!!!