Originally Posted by
crewsemj
While I'm asking questions, I've been going to ask about the machines that some of you are using to FMQ on. What is a good measurement to look for for the distance between the needle and the arm? Just curious I guess.
Thanks
The vintage machine I use the most for FMQ would have to be one of my 301's. They are one of the best FMQing, vintage machines because of the large throat and vertical bobbin hook. And it is gear driven vs. belt driven for more power through quilt thicknesses. You want the largest throat possible. My least favorite vintage machine for FMQ is the 401 series. The 15 type machines are cheaper and will do a great job too, but I still prefer the gear driven system.