I have both. If I could have only one machine it would be the 401. If you have other good general purpose machines and want an awesome light weight portable machine for piecing and some quilting then I would get the 301. I prefer the 301 over the feather Weight and I know there are others that feel that way.
They are so different from each other. The 401 is a tank and can do many things while the 301 is portable, slant shank and sews straight. Think of the 301 as a full sized Feather Weight. It does not look as cute as a Feather weight though.
401 heavy machine, built in stitches and cams
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mocah 301 in cabinet light weight portable 16 lb? machine note cary handle
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Feather Weight 11 lb?
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