I had that same dilemma yesterday! Hahaha! Had to use my 301 that I haven't used in over 2 years because my 'official' machine is in the shop and the quilts must get done.
To our advantage it seemed the needle only wanted to go in one way and not any other way....whewwww close one.
It stitched PERFECTLY after a good oiling and a little grease. LOVE this machine!
Nan