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07-31-2011, 01:18 PM

#531

judyjudyjudy

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Posts: 81

which vintage machine/s have a longer area to the right of the needle and have feed dogs drop down? it would be helpful for quilting?

07-31-2011, 01:25 PM

#532

gigi4419

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Texas

Posts: 3,017

I have a 221 Featherweight and sew on it a lot! What is the difference between 221 and 222? Thanks!

07-31-2011, 01:28 PM

#533

judyjudyjudy

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Posts: 81

i'm a newbee here -- but i found a website selling all kinds of vintage machines -- and the 222 i saw was made in the 60's i think -- and i think it had zig zag and the feed dogs drop.
the "seasoned" owners will let you know for sure.

07-31-2011, 01:55 PM

#534

sueisallaboutquilts

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Ohio

Posts: 17,068

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old hen

I'm ashamed to say that I'm the proud owner of a beautiful little girl (FW) and I've never used her. Bought her from a friend, had it cleaned and readied for use, and is still sitting in my sewing room. Maybe through this chat area I'll get the encouragement I need to get her out and use her. Think I should give her a name?

Oldhen, I think we all need to whip you with some wet fabric strips!!!! OMG how have you not used your FW????? :shock: :shock:

07-31-2011, 01:56 PM

#535

sueisallaboutquilts

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Judy, YAY!!!!!!! Did you post a pic yet???

07-31-2011, 01:58 PM

#536

marshaKay

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Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: Port St Lucie Fl

Posts: 318

Got my FW about 6 months ago on ebay.
SnowQuilt, your Lena and "My Baby" were born on the same day. August 11, 1952 .

07-31-2011, 01:59 PM

#537

jan22

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Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Middlebury Vermont

Posts: 225

The 222 is a freearm. Has a removable bed so you can sew on cuffs and sleeves. Also has an embroidery hoop (very small) as part of the assessories. Slightly heavier by a pound 3 ounces. Otherwise looks much like a regular 221. The zig zig is an extra attachment.