Calli, I love old Singers!! So much so that I have 4 of them!!
I haven't done any machine quilting yet ( New Year's Resolution to stop being such a weenie and just do it hahaha).
I've always hand quilted but really want to learn MQ.
I'm pretty sure you can figure out a way to cover the feed dogs. You may want to start a new post with that question. There is tons of help here!
I have a Bernina and am still afraid to do FMQ!! I'm such a chicken lol