Originally Posted by LyndaK

I am the very proud owner of a black longed 301 which I wouldn't give up for any other machine. I have 3 Featherweights, 2 are the 222K free arm variety. I like them. They are so easily taken to classes, etc, but the 301 is such a nice machine to free motion and stitch with. I'm so happy with it. I own a couple of modern Janomes that are nice machines, but my goto machine has become my black 301.
I am also on the hunt for a good 401 so I have zigzag ability. I like that I can service these machines myself and they are virtually indestructible. My computerized machines will be junk long before my vintage machines are done. Quality stuff!