Originally Posted by tjradj
Originally Posted by Randa
Is the term "grasshopper" used for all green machines or just Elna? I have a green vintage machine, too, but not that brand. I think grasshopper fits her perfectly! LOL!
I think the grasshopper nickname is only for the Elna Supramatic, especially the first edition - because not only was it green, it looked like one!
The term generally refers to the Elna #1, a small, straight stitch machine; although the term was actually coined because of the knee pedal used on both the #1 and the Super.