you will never regret getting your 401. did you get attachment feet with it? to purchase them the cost is not nearly so high as for the newer" big name" models. I have gathered miles and miles of ruffels with my ruffler, and the walking foot is wonderful. no need to worry about paying the high price of those feet for my viking, they set side by side in my sewing room. your persistants paid off, congrats!! :D