What makes the featherweights such an awesome find?
07-26-2010, 07:28 AM
#91
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Baileys Prairie, Texas
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I have two featherweights..a creme one I found about 18 years ago and a black one I inherited from my neighbor and quilting buddy when she passed 8 years ago. I cherish both of them. The creme one goes in the car when we travel, and the black one travels in our 5th wheel when we are going to be gone longer. I have made curtains for our boat going down the intercoastal waterway, made a bedspread on the way to Florida, and pillows when I was bored. My daughter took the creme one when she went to college (I told her it was on loan). Both of them sew perfectly with a minimum of problems. I always take one with me as backup at retreats..I know it won't fail. The prices varies but sometimes they can be found at estate sales. If you find one buy it!!!
07-26-2010, 07:53 AM
#93
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: GREAT STATE OF TEXAS
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I first learned how to sew on my Mom's Featherweight when I was 8. I remember how pretty it was, the fancy gold designs, the cute little light bulb, the black case, the green manual
She'd gotten it as a wedding present so it must have been a 1949-50 model
Unfortunately she TRADED IT IN on a "modern" Singer Touch n Sew !! I know she wanted the "upgrade" back then ... but how I wish I had THAT Featherweight today :cry:
She'd gotten it as a wedding present so it must have been a 1949-50 model
Unfortunately she TRADED IT IN on a "modern" Singer Touch n Sew !! I know she wanted the "upgrade" back then ... but how I wish I had THAT Featherweight today :cry:
07-26-2010, 08:17 AM
#94
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Mississippi
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Originally Posted by TexasGurl
I first learned how to sew on my Mom's Featherweight when I was 8. I remember how pretty it was, the fancy gold designs, the cute little light bulb, the black case, the green manual
She'd gotten it as a wedding present so it must have been a 1949-50 model
Unfortunately she TRADED IT IN on a "modern" Singer Touch n Sew !! I know she wanted the "upgrade" back then ... but how I wish I had THAT Featherweight today :cry:
She'd gotten it as a wedding present so it must have been a 1949-50 model
Unfortunately she TRADED IT IN on a "modern" Singer Touch n Sew !! I know she wanted the "upgrade" back then ... but how I wish I had THAT Featherweight today :cry:
07-26-2010, 11:13 AM
#96
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 4,449
Welcome from Maryland and I have recently gotten two featherweights and have sewn with one,it is just grand. Light, steady and the cutest little machine around! I named her "Mitzi" and the other is "June".
07-26-2010, 11:31 AM
#97
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
Lyn, I tried to send you a private message, but the board wouldn't let me.
Please send me a message about the little car quilt you show in your picture.
I would like to order the pattern, if possible.
I work in Buckeye, AZ, so am real close every day of the work week.
Thank you.
Anne V.
Please send me a message about the little car quilt you show in your picture.
I would like to order the pattern, if possible.
I work in Buckeye, AZ, so am real close every day of the work week.
Thank you.
Anne V.
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