I have a FW...for about two yrs now...sewed with it hmmm, maybe 4 times...am not impressed....a good stitch can be had with any machine if you know how to adjust the tensions...anyway, the fact that this thing has to be oiled, greased quote frequently turns me off..I just want to turn it in, clean out any lint, change needle as needed and sew.....looking to sell the olde lady!

Accuracy is also more important to me than speed. I had a newer machine but got rid of it because I was unable to control the speed. I have noticed that they have begun putting speed controls on machines so I might look into a newer machine again, but my 301 and my 80's New Home are just fine with me for now.

I also have a Bernina. Speed doesn't bother me. Slower can be better to go straighter for me

I love the speed of my FW and use it daily. Since I got it a few years ago, I never use my main machine and don't often use the embroidery machine. The stitch on the FW is awesome.

I'm not a real speedy sewist even with my electronic machines so the speed of a Featherweight wouldn't bother me at all. Relax and sew!

would love to have a fw no matter what the speed

Speed + me = crooked. I'm not usually looking for crooked.

I also have Bernina machines and it really doesn't bother me to sew with the Featherweight's speed. I love using min for piecing and when I need to take my machine to a class.

I have 2 older Berninas, currently cannot pick them up due to should issues.
I have 3 featherweights, I like sewing with them. They can go pretty fast and the stitch quality is wonderful, speed isn't an issue. I am currently piecing log cabin blocks, I use a 1/4" foot and the seam allowance is nice.
Sharon

My FW came with a metal seam guide and a screw that I can adjust to any width seam I want. There is a hole in the bed of the machine where you attach the guide. I have other, older machines that came with a metal seam guide also.