Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Thanks Charlee! I have both but have not played with the 201 direct drive yet. I do have a 201 in treadle and love that machine. Do you remember why some people do not like using the 201 for quilting? I know I like the extra troath space and hope to quilt on it.
No, I don't know why some people don't like the 201 for quilting...I don't recall hearing of anyone that didn't? (But then again, I miss a lot that happens...stupid job!! ;) )
I believe it has to do with quality of sts, skipped sts, etc. due to the horizontal hook/bobbin and the thread having to make a 90 degree turn. The machines with vertical hooks (like the 15-91 and my Bernina Record 830) will FMQ better. The thread moves in a straight line out of the bobbin, no 90 degree turn. I think certain 201s will be better at quilting than others, just depending on how well they have been used and cared for, and are adjusted. Mileage may vary...