I have a 1938 black featherweight that I bought at a local repair shop and I love her and use her all the time. Beautiful straight stitch. Also just got a white 1964 one off e-bay, Haven't used her as much, but I am hooked on them and am now looking for one that I can give my sister as a treat
PS I have been told if you have more than one sewing machine in a room, it is a studio----and you don't have to clean a studio. So I have them in the sewing room, living room , dining room, bedroom-----