I hope I don't shock anyone here with my question. What makes a featherweight so desirable? Just curious.

In January this year I got my first FW. She was born in 1947. DH found a craigslist ad that was about 3 weeks old and I didn’t expect her to still be there. When I called a gentleman answered the phone and said he still had her. His wife had passed away 3 years before and had bought this little FW sometime in the 50’s. She used to make clothes and quilts.

I bought an extension table for my black featherweight at the Houston show next year hope to get one for my white girl

http://www.suncatcher-tx.com/shop/Pa...ld-sku-221.htm

I have one that was given to me!!! It's a 1951 Centennial. The dear quilter who gave it to me was 90+ and knew she was not going to be with us much longer (she had cancer). She asked me over one day and presented me with this wonderful gift. She told me to use it and enjoy it for as long as I could-hopefully a good 30+ years-and then to pass it on to someone else in our quilt guild. I feel so blessed. I've named her Rosie Jo--Our guild is the Roseville Quilt Guild and her name was JoAnn.

They are made of metal, they were built to last, sew a beautiful straight stitch, purr like a kitten and have history. :-D

thanks for the link, awesome

For me........... as I stroke it I wonder about who sewed on it, their joys, & sorrows ............also the history. In the beginning during the depression money was tight, so few could afford them. During the 40's guilds made quilts for vets........the 50's & 60's were what I call the transition decades more women in the full time work force........offering more financial income to the household, less time so clothing was pruchased there less need to home sew........In addition, in the 60's zig zag was popular and a singer with cams.......I couldn't afford one of those......but I sure wanted one. ...JMO......... They are light to carry to a class, sews with a perfect 1/4"........they are limited no zig zag, machine embroidery but accessories are available i e, ruffler and some other items. calla

I just purchase one on Ebay in February. Love it, love it, love it. Best machine to take to our charity sewing days.

Have my little Carla born in 1951 Centennial Edition. Hidden in closets for over 30 years. Didn't know what I had been given until joining this board. She is in mint condition. Case and original manual, oil, grease, keys, attachments. Had her completey oiled, cleaned and adjusted. She had dried out and frozen up. She sews like a dream now.

I love your story! I always say the vintage machines find you. So nice to see that a quilter passed it on to another quilter, from one warm hand into another.