annesthreads

There's a junk shop near me that I rarely go in because it's not often open. I once saw a Singer 201 in there, but it was in very poor condition, so I didn't buy it. This morning as I walked past the shop I thought, for some reason, "Wouldn't it be great if one day I went in there and they had a Featherweight?" Now, I've NEVER seen a Featherweight for sale anywhere, so this didn't seem a very likely scenario. On my way home I decided to stop and have a browse. And - first thing I saw was what looked like a Featherweight case. And in it a FW, which seemed to be in good condition. And a tray of accessories. It cost me 50 pounds - about 80 dollars. When I got it home my first thought was to date it. I looked at the badge - and looked again. A Centennial? I had a look at the instruction book, and that was dated 1960. OK, I couldn't be that lucky. But then I checked the serial number - and yes, I do seem to have a Centennial! I already have a 1953 FW which I love dearly and use a lot. I wouldn't have gone looking for a second one, but how could I ignore such a gift! Here are some pictures.

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crafty pat

Luck, lucky you.

icon17

Such a lucky find!

valleyquiltermo

Thats a wonderful find, I have one and love it. But then I have several FWs, love them all.

Tink's Mom

How lovely!!! And she gets to live in a loving home instead of in that lonely junk shop....Yay!

WisWis

Great buy!!!

annesthreads

Exactly! I wasn't looking for a second one, but how could I have left it sitting there lonely and unappreciated?!

Lori S

What a great find .. and such a great price! It was your lucky day.

luvstoquilt

YOO HOO! It was meant to be! Good for you!

QuiltnNan

congrats!!! what a wonderful find!