Judith, the red and white is classic and fresh. My guess is you are way better at piecing than you think you are. Thanks for your input on the cutting machines. I haven't quite got to the point where I will really want one but who knows what I may want in the future.
I just mailed the foot controller from my 221 FW to The Featherweight Shop in Kooskia, IO to have it rewired. I don't know how long it will take so that is one more thing I am anxiously waiting for. what a nice company and so many great tutorials on caring for and using the machine.
for now I am busy planning the next WHing and getting it ready to sew, hopefully on my 221.
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