Great to see area dedicated to vintage and antique machines.
I still have my 1st electric machine, a 1954 Singer FW 221. It doesn't look as lovely as some of the posted machines. Mom and I supported our family with a treadle 99, the little 221 and 2 Singer 301s. I like sewing on these little machines due to their reliability and ease to maintain. I also own the 301s and use one to quilt one...the other to teach on. I had thought about having the 221 refurbished but my mom also used it. When I place my hands on it, it is as if I am touching her hands. I still use it for heavy duty sewing and for making quilts. It makes one of the straightest, most beautiful stitches that I have ever seen. I am looking forward to reading these posts and looking at these pictures.