the paint chips don't bother me --- but the peeling is a concern. i don't want the finish to peel off. i stitched with her today -- remembered how to thread the needle sideways -- and it's ready for the grandgirls to stitch a few stitches tonight. :)

Cindy is beautiful!!!Congratulations, I know how excited you are, welcome to the Featherweight Club!

She looks good enjoy. love mine

Every time one of you ladies get or show a Featherweight I do the Happy Dance for you,I just love them

Yea!

It is beautiful, good for you finding it. Enjoy !!!!

She is beautiful!

Is there a way to treat the few paint chips?[/quote]

If you haven't read some of Lostn51's tutorials, it is really worth it to find them and check out all the great information in them. Here's some information about touching up black japaning using paint pens

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-46696-1.htm

Your new machine is lovely!

Nancy

Cindy is a very pretty lady. Happy stitching.

Cindy is beautiful!