I Love My Featherweight

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03-25-2011, 11:08 AM

#51

bjcombs2022

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I got the 1/4 inch foot for my FW at my local Janome shop. It wasn't expensive and they told me that any low shank foot will work with it! Love that machine

03-25-2011, 12:18 PM

#52

Grandma Libby

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You mean so many of you ladies are buying these OLD machines and using them instead of your modern ones, or do you just use them for certain things?

03-25-2011, 12:47 PM

#53

patdesign

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Originally Posted by annesthreads

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsb142

I'm a new quilter. At my quilting class a couple of the ladies had Featherweights. I fell in love. I was able to find one on Ebay for a reasonable price. It sews like a dream. I definitely wouldn't sell it for twice what I paid for it.

Linda

This morning I've taken delivery of mine and am absolutely thrilled. It's so beautiful, and sews so smoothly. I found mine on Ebay too: it's obviously been cherished and is in wonderful condition. Even the case looks like new. We're both 1953 babies, and I think the FW is doing better than me :)
One question: there's no darning foot or feed dog cover included: does anyone know if I'm likely to be able to obtain them?

Definitely, keep searching ebay, they are not too hard to find. It helps to make it a saved search that will notify you when they are listed. Goodluck :-D

03-25-2011, 12:49 PM

#54

patdesign

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Originally Posted by Grandma Libby

You mean so many of you ladies are buying these OLD machines and using them instead of your modern ones, or do you just use them for certain things?

Once you have tried a featherweight for piecing you will be hooked! They make a truly wonderful straight stitch. However they are a little small under the arm for quilting whole quilts, but QAYG is fine.

03-25-2011, 04:23 PM

#55

#1piecemaker

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I may have to get me one and see what all the fuss is about. But first, I want the longarm!!

03-25-2011, 05:06 PM

#56

KyKaren1949

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Location: Owensboro, KY

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Originally Posted by hobbykat1955

I'm looking for one on ebay also but prices seem to skyrocket...over my budget...But I look everyday. Congrats...they are beautiful machines and classic

Look for an auction that ends after 11:00 at night. They go for less money. I've bought three from ebay for less than $300. The prices have actually dropped in the past year or so. Also check the Goodwill auction site. www.goodwill.com