You should use it and see if you don't fall in love with it. They are hard working little machines that are dependable, easy to maintain and love to go with you ! Went to a quilt retreat last weekend and our table of 5 was all featherweights and there were a couple scattered around the room. We all have bigger, newer machines at home but our little featherweights go with us to retreats. And if for some reason you do not fall in love with her you will not have any trouble finding a home for her. I have 2 and love them both. I bought the 1st from eBay and then a cousin gave me her mother's machine and the card table that goes with it.