Hey Jeanne. Congratulations on your 99. They are GREAT machines! My friend in Buffalo got one at a yard sale and was so frustrated with it that she wanted to throw it out the window. Luckily for her, it was too heavy. On my next visit, I arrived with a manual and discovered that her "tension problems" were caused by the fact that she had it mis-threaded (is that even a word?). All it needed was a little oil and a wound bobbin and she was ready to roll. She now uses it when her quilting buddies come to spend the week. She is sitting pretty with a hand made, quilted SM cover. So cute!
Now, although it is 3/4 size, it's really heavy to lug back and forth to classes. For that, you'll need to keep your eyes out for a 301. I love mine (two of 'em) better than a Featherweight any day.
Can't wait to see pictures ....