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11-28-2010, 11:02 AM

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greensleeves

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In my excitement for you forgot to say Welcome to the board, you are going to love it here.

11-28-2010, 11:08 AM

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ann clare

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Welcome from Ireland

11-28-2010, 11:17 AM

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Char

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It is a straight stitch sewing champ!! It's also light and portable and great for sewing classes, etc.

11-28-2010, 12:12 PM

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mhunt1717

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Welcome from Kentucky!

11-28-2010, 01:04 PM

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quiltsRfun

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Quote:

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.

11-28-2010, 01:13 PM

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grammyp

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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.

11-28-2010, 01:19 PM

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smitty

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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun

Quote:

Originally Posted by greensleeves

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.