You can FMQ with a 201, but it preferable by many experienced quilters, to have a vertical bobbin- like the 15 for that. Many quilters don't like drop in bobbins as the tension may be a bit fussier for FMQing. I FMQ a lot, so the 15 is the machine for me. I wouldn't want a 201 because I already own 2 of the 15's ...unless I got one for very little $. If you're mainly piecing or doing general sewing the 201 may be your preference. If you want to add FMqing to your list the 15 would be the best bet.
I would have to say the 15 is the most flexible as a quilter. I would put a 15 on a frame...and the 201 I would not because of the drop in bobbin issue. So, it really depends on what the use of the machine would be..
Last edited by Candace; 12-30-2013 at 01:49 PM.