i don't do classes but i do belong to two quilt groups that meet monthly & weekly. i have had my grmothers fw for several decades and take that with me to the group meets. it has case and all attachments. i love the wt & portability. i put the case into a cheap rolling tote from walmart and it works great. perfect fit. there are a couple other members now bringing fw but most use janome gems or golds. many others tho use huge rolling 'craft' totes to transport standard sized machines. the drawback to the fw is it's only straight stitch so for my fellow group members who do a lot of machine embroidery etc i can understand their desire to lug around thier monster ..er ..average sized machines. but, if i were looking for a nice machine i would get that 301 or look for a janome gem or gold on cl or ebay ..they are very well rated and my fellow group members who have them love them so much they say they will never part with them! i've tried to get them to sell me one for my grand daughter
