Originally Posted by pebbles

I have both and would take both if $ was not a problem. The Singer 301 (vertical bobbin like FW) is my go to machine. 401(horizontal bobbin) has tons of decorative stitches but is sometimes gunked up so be ready to work on it. This also depends on what you want this machine for. Piecing and fmq---301. The 401 is a tank, I do walking foot quilting with mine, big quilts. Have fun, whatever you choose.