They actually do still make something called a featherweight, but not the same. The old ones are the best and known for being a quilters machine. Keep and eye out on Craigs list you might find one there for 200. Even here in CA, I have seen them on Craigs list for that. If there are a lot of featherweight for sale of Ebay, you have a good chance. I bid on mine and just let it go. I had put in for more than 200 and still got it for 180, you just have to be patient.
Originally Posted by Simpleq
Wow! I really appreciate all the ideas. I wish Singer still made the Featherweight, and I will watch for it. Unfortunately, the Amazon machine is out of stock right now but will look elsewhere.
I'm wondering about any metallic machine noise with the less expensive Janomes - Gem and ThreadBanger or the 3128?....