For just piecing, I really do like my little Featherweight. It isn't in pristine cosmetic condition so it was very reasonably priced. It was also one of the newer ones (1950s) which gives it marked seam lines on the bobbin cover but also costs less than an older one. The problem is that I like it so much that my poor Bernina 440 has been pretty much relegated to garment sewing and home dec work <grin>.