Featherweight Curious?
 

I don't have one, but can you explain what all the hoopla is about a Featherweight machine!

I don't have one either, but from my friends who do have them they seem to like that they are 'featherweight' so easier to carry to Bee. Also they apparently stitch beautifully. Me, I'd love to have my mom's old treadle but alas, she tossed it when I was a child because she got a new, electric machine. P.S. I's love a featherweight too!!!

they weigh 12 lb

They have always been popular for anyone taking a lot of quilting classes. They also are able to be serviced at home so that is a savings of about $90 a year. I do have a treadle which I enjoy since I have always loved antiques. It actually works and came with the manual along with a lot of attachments. All I had to do was replace the belt. Pieced my first quilt using it, a simple Trip Around the World king size.

I love my Featherweight. Bought it from a friend who got it new as a gift in the 1950s. Sews so sweetly, travels so easily, and is sooooo reliable! And it's perfect to teach little kids how to sew. Since I'm a sentimental sort, it just makes me happy to look at it and know it has a history, too.

Part of the appeal is nostalgia, and the fact that they are super cute. But they are also lightweight, sew a beautiful seam, and are practically indestructible. If you needed to buy one machine for piecing that would last the rest of your lifetime, the featherweight would be the one. Nothing made today will last so long, and sew so beautifully.

What dunster said!

My favorite machine! Simple to care for, stitches beautifully, transports easily, what more could you want?

And that beautiful sound that they make is like music to my ears. I can't stand the grinding clunking sound my friend's machines make when we get together for a craft day. There's nothing like a FW, in my opinion. They are so reliable.... I've never had a breakdown with any of mine.... and I have 5. I don't need 5 but when I see one at a decent price, I can't resist.

I would love to have one! used my brother in-laws and offeredhim$100.00 for it. Had few accessories but he said no:(