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What makes the featherweights such an awesome find?

Old 07-26-2010, 07:28 AM
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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!!!
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Somebody opened up a can of worms for info on FW ! LOL, look at all the wonderful stories that we're sharing on our machines.
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Old 07-26-2010, 07:53 AM
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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:
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Old 07-26-2010, 08:17 AM
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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:
That is so sad to let that little baby go. Wonder how much they actually allowed on it for her trade-in?
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Old 07-26-2010, 11:10 AM
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Dear FW Purchaser,

I believe that $218 is a very good price. Check the quilting magazines and of course e-bay.

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Old 07-26-2010, 11:13 AM
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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".
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Old 07-26-2010, 11:31 AM
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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.
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Old 07-30-2010, 04:32 PM
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Welcome, I just got one today! Lady traded it for an old microwave that I was just planning on giving to her. I just couldn't believe it.
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Old 07-30-2010, 04:39 PM
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I want one!!!!!!!!
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Old 07-31-2010, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by one&only
Welcome, I just got one today! Lady traded it for an old microwave that I was just planning on giving to her. I just couldn't believe it.
Whoa, great trade for you.
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