Sue -
Thanks for your kind comment and for asking about the FW. I got it back from the shop on Saturday, but due to church events didn't really get to play with it til tonight. It sews a beautiful straight stitch and is very quiet. The technician said it's in great shape and should outlast me (don't know what to think of that...). I've been trying to clean it and the 503 Rocketeer that I bought a little before taking pics. The 503 will be a long-term project I'm afraid.
Darren