Thread: Which Vintage Machine is best for FMQ?
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Old 06-26-2012, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace View Post
401's would be last on my list for FMQing. LOL. I have probably 17 vintage machines and it's a wonderful machine, but not for FMQing! The raised plate and horizontal bobbin are not the best. The best vintage machine that I own for FMQing is the 301, hands down. In fact, I own 5 of them because they are so great. Larger throat space and a vertical bobbin make it a wonderful machine.
I would agree. My 401A doesn't like to FMQ. I use my '70's vintage Bernina Record 830 for FMQing. The 401A does everything else!
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