Found this fuzzy picture on the Nolting web site under "used" machines. Blue/grey in color, shaped like a vintage Singer but has a larger throat? any ideas?

I am really lusting after a vintage singer-type machine with 10" or more throat. Maybe a 231 or a 31-15. Has anyone here used those for FMQ? I need a model with a motor mounted on the back (like a 15-91, but with larger throat) My goal is frame-mounted FMQ.

The machine above has a singer decal on it. It may be a repainted 201. It's easy to find a vintage 201. If that's what this is... If you post a picture in the vintage machine area there are folks who can tell you what this model # is.

I have no idea but what an interesting topic. :) I will be watching to see how this goes for you.

Looks like the 201 has a 9" throat space. Bobbin is drop-in, so not the best for FMQ. (I have a 15-91, which is a vertical bobbin machine, I am in love with that one!)

Got that info from an older thread here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-112159-1.htm

Is there any way to move a thread on this board?

check the serial number with Singer that should give you some information

thats a 9 inch throat for sure.

have you looked at the Homesteader machines? its a stretched vintage singer

http://www.thequiltingsolution.com/homesteader.html

fabric_fancy ... I am thinking maybe a Voyager 17 from Hinterberg. (stitch regulator is $700 versus $1600) They have refurb machines available right now. :-)

well thats much better, i thought from your post that you really wanted a vintage singer for frame quilting.

I do really want a vintage singer for frame quilting. Maybe I am nuts! I also want my replacement machine to do a really great job with FMQ, have a compatible stitch regulator, and not break needles and make rats nests like my current %@*! Viking does. So I think I am going to "settle" for a modern machine.

From the picture I posted above, it seemed like maybe that was a lovely vintage mid-arm machine. The shape is so graceful, it really looks like a much larger throat machine than it is.

WOW stretched machines are also vintage singers I believe. Google them and see.