I have a FW. And 301s may be only 4# heavier. But doggonit! You cannot possibly compare the cute factor of a FW to a 301. I sew all my quilt tops on my FW. I have a Kenmore that I really love too but it's soooo heavy. Also have a Brother that does embroidery and 3 treadles. I really loooooovvvvvve my FW (it was a gift from my daughter and it was made in my birth year and it's OLD.