In my excitement for you forgot to say Welcome to the board, you are going to love it here.
ann clare
11-28-2010 11:08 AM
Welcome from Ireland
Char
11-28-2010 11:17 AM
It is a straight stitch sewing champ!! It's also light and portable and great for sewing classes, etc.
mhunt1717
11-28-2010 12:12 PM
Welcome from Kentucky!
quiltsRfun
11-28-2010 01:04 PM
Originally Posted by greensleeves
It is a status symbol. Just mention Featherweight and everyone gasps. :) You'll be the envy of every other quilter, especially since you inherited it. Its a real keeper, so oil it up and try it out. Oh, and we'd love to see a picture of it.
I hate to admit it but I think you've hit the nail on the head.
grammyp
11-28-2010 01:13 PM
Hello and welcome from central Alabama.
FW are great to take with you, they have a great stitch, easy to maintain, and have a very happy hum when they sew.
smitty
11-28-2010 01:19 PM
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Originally Posted by greensleeves
It is a status symbol. Just mention Featherweight and everyone gasps. :) You'll be the envy of every other quilter, especially since you inherited it. Its a real keeper, so oil it up and try it out. Oh, and we'd love to see a picture of it.
I hate to admit it but I think you've hit the nail on the head.
There are so many Featherweights in use in classes, retreats around here that they are not a status symbol. just a great, lightweight, dependable, beautiful straight-stitch machine. you can maintain them yourself. very dependable. they do need regular oiling, but even that gets to be routine & 15 min. takes care of all if it.
and--I have to admit---they are so cute !!
the 1939 is a GOOD machine. I have a 1934 and just love to sew on that little lady.
