My wonderful Elna 62C (1973) can't piece or FMQ. The presser foot is 'automatic' meaning it adjusts the tension to suit what's under it. Just firm enough to shift little quilt pieces slightly and with the ZZ size needle hole it eats corners of triangles. It's okay, the 301 does both those things well and Miss Elna does everything else from silk organza wedding dresses to leather belts. Handles stretchy knits wonderfully.