Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Linda, You can also use 15-89/90 too, but not a 15-91 in treadle. I have a 15-90 in treadle that I only use for FM quilting and it works!
You will need a darning foot, not a walking foot for the FM. The 66s are excellent machines, but the 15s do a better job of FM quilting because of the bobbin setup(vertical) and thread pickup. Have fun shopping!
Linda, Monica (Vintagemotif) is right, but the problem with getting one of the 15's not already set up as a treadle is that you also have to acquire a treadle to put it in! She is right, the 15-90 is a great machine to take the motor off and make into a treadle if you have a treadle to put it into. The 15-88 is a treadle to begin with so you should find one in a treadle cabinet without too much trouble. I am going to look at another 15-88 from 1949 tomorrow to put in my sewing room as the Free treadle I have in there just doesn't want to be a quilt piecing machine!
My 15-88 that I use for FM quilting sits behind our sofa in the living room. I like having the machine there to use so I can be part of the family in the evening - like Monica uses her 201! And yes, you need to get a FW/Darning/hopping foot for FM - that is what I did. It is nice to have a treadle you can find modern made feet for too!
Nancy