Originally Posted by
pseudoquilter
Ok, I am new to the sewing/quilting world and want to know with all the technology out there why are quilters drawn to the antique Featherweight machine?
For me, it is the portability. I have a Bernina that is too heavy for me to take to classes and retreats (and too expensive to be knocking around even in a case). The FW sews a beautiful straight stitch and is great for piecing. Besides that....it's cute and it makes that old-fashioned sewing machine clickety-clack.