Good luck! Sounds like u made the right decision!

I think you will love the 301. Have fun with her.

You'd be happy with either one but I know you'll LOVE your 301.

I'm late to the party, but it's 301 all the way. Cute isn't everything!

I have both. The 301 is the one for me.....

I got rid of my FW in favor of my 301. It is a much better machine. It's gear driven, drops the feed dogs, has a larger space, a built in handle and there is only a slight weight difference. Beautiful stitches too!

Yes, and they don't move all over the table when sewing. Love the 301!!!!

I've got both machines. If you're going to machine quilt you want the 301, for piecing the featherweight is all you need.

I have a featherweight and love it. I recently bought 2 301's from a person who had many different machines. I got a tan one with a case in mint condition and a black one that is also in mint condition and is in a beautiful maple cabinet, I bought the machines and cabinet for a total of $135.00.

I love my Featherweights, but if you are not going to be taking it to classes, I would go for a 301. It is a little more versatile. The cost on a 301 is less and I would definitely want a case for my machine. In MHO, you will be happy with either.