Originally Posted by
Synnove
Are featherweight sought after because they're portable? Or because they're antiques? Or . . . ?? Someone educate me, please.
Portability and a nice straight stitch make them desirable to quilters. I also think there is a bit of nostalgia as they remember moms/grandmothers using them. No plastic, easy to maintain.
I bought one for the light weight; it was a lot easier to take to sewing days with my guild. I never learned to love it, though, and sold it on FB marketplace. Replaced with a used Bernina 350 that I also found on FB Marketplace. Now that one, I love.