I will be on a plane back to Long Island in a few short days. I'm with my sister right now in Orlando after we all spent a week of family time with our parents on Florida's west coast. I am happy to announce that as I was packing to leave, my mom gifted me with her originial Featherweight!! I was flabbergasted!!! (and teary-eyed)
My little 11 pound 'Beatrice' needs a bit of tlc as she occasionally skips a stitch, but still runs smoothly. When I get her back home, I'll treat her to a full cleaning, fresh oiling and a new needle.
I plan to keep her and pass one of my other FW's on to my daughter.