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    Old 05-22-2011, 03:51 PM
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    My dad found a FW at a yard sale about 4 years ago and didn't pay very much for it. My hubby knew I wanted one so paid my dad a fair price for it and gave it to me for Christmas this year. It is a 221 and was "born" in 1956, I have named her Ruthie, my mom's middle name. She always wanted a g'daughter named after her but never got one so.....she gets a "grandmachine".
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    Old 05-22-2011, 03:56 PM
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    I have a very dear friend who has bought several Featherweight sewing machines. Her husband cleans and repairs all machines and keeps a supply of belts and other accessories needed for repairs. If anyone is interested, please contact Nancy at [email protected].
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    Old 05-22-2011, 03:56 PM
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    "Baby" was born in the 60's also. But, she is the one I wanted. So glad to have gotten her.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 04:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by wilma A
    is the 301a in the feather weight family? i have one that was given to me by my sister but i can't get it to sew the needle seems to be hitting on something and i cain't figure out what it is hitting.
    It is the big sister to the FW and in my IMO the best of both worlds. You have the benefits of the FW in weight and portability, and then it is a full sized machine with drop feed dogs for FMQ. It uses the same bobbins, needles, and has the flip down bed.

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    Old 05-22-2011, 04:22 PM
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    I will continue to dream.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 04:24 PM
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    As of yesterday I now have 12 of the little beauties....I think they are cloning themselves in the corner where they are parked...ok by me....the more the merrier...right Billy?
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    Old 05-22-2011, 04:34 PM
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    I have one that I received when I was 14 (69 now). Year ago my parents tried to sell it and the card table at a moving sale and . . no one wanted it. When I found out, I grabbed it back real quick. I had forgotten all about it and had stored it in their attic for years. Still runs like a dream. I use it a lot for piecing.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 04:37 PM
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    I think I have one! I got a white one that needs some tlc and gave it to someone to look at it. That was about 2 1/2 months ago and haven't gotten it back yet. Hopefully soon!
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    Old 05-22-2011, 04:40 PM
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    I have a Featherweight that my honey bought me for Valentines Day this year. I love it. It sews so smooth and no problems at all.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 04:44 PM
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    I have one and it sews like a dream! Wouldn't get rid of it.
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