There really is a strong FW following out there! After listening to all the chatter in my sewing groups, I finally succombed and bought a very nice FW221 on Ebay. I can honestly say that I could not have been more pleased with this purchase!! I take my little darling to bees, classes, QOV workdays, and generally where there is piecing or regular sewing required. This little darling is such an awesome workhorse! It is light...MUCH lighter than my embroidery-sewing machines (!!)...and makes me not dread having to pack everything but the kitchen sink to get ready for hauling it to out-of-my-house sewing days. Most of the necessities for my sewing sprees even fit in the little black case that came with it. Ahhhh....I love it!! <swooning> Put me down for "I Love Featherweights" fan club!!