I have a singer 201 that looks just like the one you have. It is a wonderful machine, makes the best straight stitch of any machine I own. It also is good to free motion on because of the extra space under the arm of the machine. With a little practice I think you will love using it for quilting, the only problem I have had with mine is when I go too fast the bobbin has a hard time keeping up. Just slow down a little and it works well. The star quilt is beautiful.