It has always been my contention that I only require a machine that sews forward, reverse, and zigzags. I currently have an older New Home that I purchased at my aunt's estate yard sale for $50. It has other fancy stitches, and sometimes I play with them, but have never use them for anything other than play. I prefer handquilitng, hand applique and hand embroidery. If it was good enough for my grandmother, it is good enough for me. I have no need o mass produce quilts or anything else. I have a 301A, and 66 Treadle as backup. As the treadle has been around since the early 1900's, I fully expect it to be here sewing quilts long after I am gone.