Marge, I sure can't figure out how to answer a PM. I really appreciate your contacting me.
The 301A is a slant needle. I think slant needles came out about the time I bought mine. I have a universal ruffler, and it doesn't fit. I think I should ask the company if there is a part number. I would hate to have you send it if isn't going to work on this machine. I looked at them both side by side, and it's really hard to see why the universal won't fit and won't work, but it won't.