Happy Belated Birthday Crafty1 and Jim's Gem mine is next Wed the 30th. I won't embarrass you by asking how old!
I love the machines! I have a 1950's Singer and that is what I sew with. I got it at a yard sale almost 30 years ago for $25! It is in a cabinet tho and has a knee control instead of a foot one. I would find it hard to part with!!
Icollect the old sewing machine drawers too. They are really useful!
I fully understand your excitement!! Whoohoo!! So happy for you!!!