301 discussion thread
#141
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miriam, I'm not sure about the sew-classic one being metal. I'm don't know where I picked that idea up.
Candace, if you're asking me, my one from April is not noisy. I will using it a lot soon. I have a quilt and two runners to do this week.
Candace, if you're asking me, my one from April is not noisy. I will using it a lot soon. I have a quilt and two runners to do this week.
#142
Yes, I cleaned it and oiled and greased it when I got it. I downloaded the manual and printed the page for the oiling. It will have to wait until next year, but I will take it out again. I did take the bottom off, don't remember if I took the top off. I may scarce for while but will try what has been suggested. I have also purchased the walking foot and hopping foot and want to play with those. I am currently piecing with the plastic ?little foot with a 1/4 on one side.
#143
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Location: Milton DE
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I am a new member--just read this thread from top to bottom. I love my '55 FW and am interested in a 301. My questions for which I didn't find answers in the thread: what is the difference in the long arm and short? How much difference in size? Any difference in unit design? Advantage of the long arm over the other when quilting and FMQ? Thanks for helping out a newbie here. ~G
#144
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I have the cheap plastic FM foot from Sew Classic and love it...no noisey clicking sound...do you have on correct...Also I have to remove two pieces to use it...cutter and one of the thread loops...maybe that's the noise it's making, rubbing against a part that should be removed?
If anyone is interested I just purchase a "gidget" folding sewing table and the 301 shortbed fits in it perfectly...well made table no vibrations.
If anyone is interested I just purchase a "gidget" folding sewing table and the 301 shortbed fits in it perfectly...well made table no vibrations.
#145
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Home Valley, Washington
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I am also new here. However, to explain long arm quilting machine. Long arm quilting machines are the big kids, google Noltings of which I have 2 for my business, but Gammill, Innova, Handi Quilter aka HQ-16. The throat size is 16 to 30 inches in length. Mid-size long arm machine are from about 12 to 18 inches. Then the home or domistic machines on a frame, like Grace frames. All the big kids take time, effort, space (tables can and are up to 14 feet) oh and did I say money. Hope this helps, a bit of understanding of Long Arm quilting machines. I have both 301 two-tone and a 401 plus a fw. Love them all. I use the 301 the most in quilting. As its a straight stitch and that's all it does.
#146
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Here's a great website dedicated to EVERYTHING 301. A great resource. http://singer301.com/technical/default.html
#147
Here's a great website dedicated to EVERYTHING 301. A great resource. http://singer301.com/technical/default.html
#148
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Location: Maryland
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I have a beautiful black long bed 301 that's pretty mint that I'm pondering selling. Just sits in the closet. I sew pretty regularly on my two-tone one that's in a cabinet, so I don't really need this black one. What should I do? I have a hard time parting with these wonderful machines!
#149
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Location: Milton DE
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I have a beautiful black long bed 301 that's pretty mint that I'm pondering selling. Just sits in the closet. I sew pretty regularly on my two-tone one that's in a cabinet, so I don't really need this black one. What should I do? I have a hard time parting with these wonderful machines!
You maybe could use two one for reg straight sewing and the other only for FM'ing...Just a thought so you can feel good abt keeping both
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