Yes, I have quilted several q quilts on my Singer 401A slant needle. The prep work takes time, but it certainly can be done. I use an ironing board with a piece of plywood in front of my machine cabinet and an ironing board with a piece of plywood to my left to catch the bulk of the quilt moving that way. Make sure the ironing boards are level with the top of your cabinet. Take your time and smooth out the area in front of where you are going to quilt. Start in the middle and work out. Keep trying and you will get it right. I trace coloring book pictures on the quilts for kids and quilt them into the body of the quilt.