Does the 401 have a vertical or horizontal bobbin? I've read that it is easier to free motion quilt on a machine with a vertical bobbin because of how the thread has to make the trip around the hook to make each individual stitch.
Here is an
awesome video showing how Tsunami survivors are making Laga purses (to earn money) free motion quilting them on treadle machines!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tcy2dse68M
It has a horizontal bobbin. Thanks for the video link. That is some really special work, and to think it is on a treadle machine! The purses are beautiful. I wish I had that much talent.
Towards the end of the video you can see the beautiful purses that they design with their FMQ[/quote]