I love my featherweight and would not trade it. IMHO they are the best and most durable little machine I have ever sewn on. I use mine every day and do all my piecing on it. To me there is no substitute. I also do FMQ on smaller projects on my Featherweight. You can find good quality ones on E-Bay which is where we have bought several. Just be sure to ask a lot of questions before you bid. Good Luck