Originally Posted by DesiG
The machine itself is a little small to be doing a lot of FMQ though, it will do it, but smashing a quilt through that little space is a pain unless the project is small. Try to get a 301 or 301A- mine is really nice for FMQ and it is similar to my FW.
Yes, I did think that I wasn't going to be quilting anything big on the FW! But I'd be curious to try FMQ with a small project. Thanks for the heads-up on the 301: I can see a collection of vintage sewing machines coming on!