I had gotten a 404 a couple of weeks ago (my mom was paying me for a plumbing project and I wouldn't take her money so she got me a machine instead) and got a chance to use it. My what a neat machine. Only the straight stitch, but lots of power. I was making a clown costume for my sister in law's church program. I have a 301 that I use a lot for machine quilting, but this one is good too. It came with a box of accessories and a buttonholer as well, so the the 301 can borrow them I guess.