Pumpkin , Thrilled to see your post! I have TWO 301's to piece quilts on and they are devine! One is 301 A the portable, and the other 301 is in a nice cabinet. I take the portable everywhere and you will love it. My best friend has one too, and we piece together as often as we can.
I machine quilt on my old Kenmore, but wouldn't hesitate to try it on the Singers if in future I need to. Your 301 will sew upholstery, Levi's anything you want! You are gonna love it, keep it oiled, and also buy the singer grease( lube) tube for this model and it will run forever! Marsha