OMG! i won the bid!!
 

just for fun i checked the goodwill store site, and lo, and behold, there was a featherweight with case and accessories. i put a cap of $175, and got it for $171, which works for me:thumbup:. i don't know what year it is, but there are no measurement lines on the plate. don't know if it runs or not, but there are so many parts available it's not a problem! i can't tell you how excited i am!!!!! YAY!!

Congratulations! I share your excitement. I won the bid for one on eBay and it should arrive any day. You beat my price by $25.00. Do you feel like a kid at Christmas? I do. Have you seen Nova Montgomery's website? Good monthly tips posted and she has good inventory of parts.

That's awesome for both of you! I won one on ebay about a month ago but I paid more than either of you. The plus for me was it has been serviced and good to go.

i do!! i'd be jumping up and down but i don't want to knock myself out with boob-backlash! i truly know so little about this particular machine, but i'm hoping for the best. congrats on your new baby, too! ooooooo, now the waiting is going to be unbearable!! i'm familiar with nova's site. her fw's start at $350 i think, but you are guaranteed a good machine, and someone to back it. don't you feel like you're flying solo?

Congrats! I found one on CL a few months ago, machine and cord that needs replaced and no attachment but paid 50 less.

there are so many out there. who knew? now, i'd like a white one. but this needs to be hush hush. can't have dh thinking i have more machines than he has electric screwdrivers! lol! i'm just so happy! i do feel like a kid getting a big present!

congrats, starshine on your cl score! hope it can be fixed up into an american beauty!

Congratulations! You'll love it. I sew on mine all the time and then I got a white one that my daughter is trying to lay claim to.

thanks! i totally want a white one, but haven't found one. where did you find yours?

How wonderful!!

Doing a Happy Dance for you.

There are a lot of sites now with parts and advice including mine: www.thequiltgal.com

I want a white one too, as that was what my mother had that I let her give someone and did a let of sewing on, darn. They do show up, put in white weather weight on e-bay.

Congrats to you...Enjoy....

thanks! i can't believe how exciting this is! this is my 2nd b'day present. the first was an embroidery machine and now a featherweight. i sure do like being spoiled!! lol

Congrats on you finally winning the bid! Do show pics when she arrives- :)

thanks! i definitely will post. in the pictures on line she looks to be in good shape. i hope so. they didn't seem to know much about her. i'm open for name suggestions!:)