Originally Posted by
peaceandjoy
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.
I use mine for quilting bees days. My sewing room is upstairs and there is no way I can get a big machine in the Tutto downstairs alone. I have 2 FW's that I alternate using for sew days. They are so little and easy to move plus they have that beautiful straight stitch machine stitch and are pretty sturdy and able to sew thru layers with no problem. I do, however, love sewing on mine. I also have my mom's old 301 she bought in 1956 or 57. It has a beautiful straight stitch, but is somewhat heavier so harder to transport so it mostly stays home.