If the 301 is free...why can't you take it and sew on it? The only problem is that the 301 is straight stitch only. So you will need another machine for applique and other techniques. I have 2 301's and am maybe buying a 3rd 301 so you could say I'm rather attached to this machine! The Horizon would be an awesome choice and you could use the 301 as your travel machine if you can get by with the straight stitch.