My love for my featherweight has already been shared. I have a heavy duty Pfaff I use as my permanent sewing machine, but, as already mentioned, the featherweight is so light it is easy to take to classes or on vacation. I purchased one in NJ, it was stolen from a vacation home, then I found another. I would hate to be without it. It has nothing to do with being an antique - it's a wonderful sewing machine and easy to transport.