Welcome to the users of the little FW. This fall some friends and I went to a retreat we hadn't gone to before and the gal putting it together couldn't believe the 6 of us had featherweights. The entire group was 12 ladies and she just had never seen so many FW at one place. It is just like others have said-easy to take -beautiful straight stitch - perfect for piecing. We all had "bigger and fancier" machines at home but when you are traveling and piecing the FW is the one to grab and go. Love mine. Got it from ebay and needed to have the cord fixed on the foot pedal-but not another thing wrong with her and the case was in good condition too. Have fun.