Originally Posted by
annalee
shoot! I was excited to free motion quilt with this machine because of the set in table, the slick surface, good visibility, and relatively large harp.
Any suggestions on a great vintage machine to free motion quilt with?
A Singer 301 or 15 have very high ratings for FMQing and they both have vertical bobbin assemblies. I have NOT had good success with 15 clones, however. I FMQ with my vintage Pfaffs, 301's, Berninas, and Japanese made machines/clones. Vintage Elnas have a small throat space and the feed dogs don't drop, so I just use my other machines. I gave away my White Rotary and have sold several machines that just didn't FMQ well. Similarly, the 319's don't FMQ well, either. These machines were adjusted properly, but just were very fussy to get right. I'm of the mind set that vintage machines are too plentiful and inexpensive to fuss with them for every project. Find one that meshes with you and part with those that don't :>