aileen,
I'm with you on not understanding the FW fetish. Since before we were married my wife has told me she wanted a FW. We found several in antique shops for around $350.00 but didn't have the money. She oooood and awwwd over them and practically drooled.
Then last year when I did have some money I got her one. She was thrilled, but hasn't used it once. I've cleaned it a bit, cleared the thread jam, and made a whacky bag on it ...... and she hasn't used it once.
I like the little machine and it would make a dandy traveling machine, but I don't understand either.
Joe