Originally Posted by
Sewnoma
I don't have a 201, but on the horizontal vs. vertical bobbin for FMQ...I do all my FMQ on a modern Janome that has a horizontal/drop-in bobbin and she does a marvelous job. I don't go slow, either!
It might be easier with a vertical bobbin for some reason (I don't know, never tried it), but it's definitely possible to successfully FMQ with horizontal bobbin.
The modern machines I've seen with a drop in have the bobbin oriented right in front of the needle so different thread path than a 201.
I have had no joy trying to free motion with my 201 so gave up. I have too many other machines that will do a good job of it to keep frustrating myself with the 201.
Cari