Thanks everyone! I just purchased the 301a and I am so excited. I don't know how I am going to be able to function until it gets here. LOL. I am already shopping for the free motion, walking and 1/4" foot. Just can't wait to get my hands on "Agnes". That was my mom's name and that is going to be the name of my new girl. Proper tribute to the woman who "made" me learn how to sew. She would be so "tickled" about my passion for sewing and this Singer 301a. I will post pics. Barbo