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That thread caught underneath way the issue I always had with the FW - even if you stop start with the needle all the way up those and the 301 machines tend to do that frequently. They are harder to clean out the knots than some of the other machines.
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Originally Posted by miriam
(Post 6459013)
What isn't cute about a Singer 66 redeye?
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Originally Posted by callen
(Post 6460466)
I totally disagree IMHO anyway. I do not think a redeye is cute - to me, they are absolutely BEAUTIFUL & I would buy one in a heartbeat if I could find a decent one here in Canada.
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Originally Posted by miriam
(Post 6460577)
How much would you expect to pay?
In Upper Canada, one never/RARELY, however, sees Pink Atlases, Davis, Red Eyes, Minnesotas, and a number of others which show up often in USA. Very interesting to me, that! Just to think of the demographic of purchase and distribution in the bygone years. Another thought: the more I fiddle with these machines: Instead of thinking of Featherweights as overpriced, I honestly think we all have it wrong. I think all the other machines are grossly underpriced. I'm a cheepie-purchaser and tinkerer myself, so I love it that the machines can be had so easily and cheaply. But Miriam raises a very valid idea. Why do we expect something as solid as a 66 (or a whatever!) to be so darn cheap? All these machines are amazing. Amazing. And incredibly undervalued. |
Originally Posted by cecilia s.
(Post 6460794)
interesting demographic observations: In canada, elnas must have been imported in spades in the 50s, for they are a dime a dozen now.
In upper canada, one never/rarely, however, sees pink atlases, davis, red eyes, minnesotas, and a number of others which show up often in usa. Very interesting to me, that! Just to think of the demographic of purchase and distribution in the bygone years. Another thought: The more i fiddle with these machines: Instead of thinking of featherweights as overpriced, i honestly think we all have it wrong. I think all the other machines are grossly underpriced. I'm a cheepie-purchaser and tinkerer myself, so i love it that the machines can be had so easily and cheaply. But miriam raises a very valid idea. Why do we expect something as solid as a 66 (or a whatever!) to be so darn cheap? All these machines are amazing. Amazing. And incredibly undervalued. |
Reasonable price and fortunate to have all the attachments and accessories.
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you will be very happy with it, I'm sure. Go for it.
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Originally Posted by Cecilia S.
(Post 6460794)
Interesting demographic observations: In Canada, Elnas must have been imported in spades in the 50s, for they are a dime a dozen now.
In Upper Canada, one never/RARELY, however, sees Pink Atlases, Davis, Red Eyes, Minnesotas, and a number of others which show up often in USA. Very interesting to me, that! Just to think of the demographic of purchase and distribution in the bygone years. Another thought: the more I fiddle with these machines: Instead of thinking of Featherweights as overpriced, I honestly think we all have it wrong. I think all the other machines are grossly underpriced. I'm a cheepie-purchaser and tinkerer myself, so I love it that the machines can be had so easily and cheaply. But Miriam raises a very valid idea. Why do we expect something as solid as a 66 (or a whatever!) to be so darn cheap? All these machines are amazing. Amazing. And incredibly undervalued. |
Miriam I have a 99 and a 66 and 3 featherweights and 3 301s I love them all. I use my featherweights for classes because of the weight. They are great little machines. I use my 66 for free motion quilting, which I am still trying to accomplish. Once in a while I will bring out the 99, but it is heavy for my poor back. Suzy
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how about this FEATHERWEIGHT for $175 but in Melbourne, Florida.
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