Originally Posted by
JMCDA
Hi All! I have noticed that you all refer to the 301 as the 'big sister" to a featherweight....I have been looking for a featherweight to take with us when we are travelling and can't find a little one in good condition (that I can afford) but there is a 301 available not too far away that looks pretty good.
...if she is a lighter weight machine (compared to the weight of other older machines) I would probably rather have one that I can FM quilt on as well as piece.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
TIA
Joann
You can FM quilt on it....weight 5 lbs. more the featherweight...I have featherweight & 2 301's...I find that I prefer
the 301 for quilting....