Originally Posted by Kathie S
What is a FMQ? I am learning so much from this list. Kathie
P.S. What I am learning is that I know nothing lol. These old machines are wonderful and a real education.
Kathie, FMQ is just an acronym Free Motion Quilting. Some of the old machines are better for FMQ'ing than others.
The Featherweight is one I have been told you should not FMQ with. The FW is great for piecing, but use a bigger machine for the FMQ'ing. I don't know why you shouldn't FMQ with the 301, except it was made to be an aluminum light weight machine to use as a portable. I think, the 301 was the first aluminum machine that Singer made in a full sized machine.
The last time I was in the repair shop, there was one in there for about $90, a short bed pinkish looking one. The long bed, I think, is more desirable. The bed looks like a FW - it lifts up.
Nancy