I just purchased my 301 a few months ago. I can honestly say I have never owned a sewing machine that I love as much as I do her and I have 4 other machines. She is my "go to" for sure. I just adore hearing her purr away with every stitch. Nothing fancy or complicated to fiddle with, just pure honest sewing. I considered both the 201 and 301 and was really attracted to the 201. Read a lot of great reviews here and decided on the 301. Wouldn't trade her for a brand new BMW!!!!