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07-28-2011, 10:46 AM
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There isn't any difference in the machines because of color, but there is a difference in the machines in the length of the fold-down table, so decide if you want a long bed or short bed machine before you buy.
Also, 301s use the same bobbins and bobbin case as the 221, but not the same feet.
Good luck.
Also, 301s use the same bobbins and bobbin case as the 221, but not the same feet.
Good luck.
07-29-2011, 04:28 PM
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you did good! I have two 301's and now no longer desire a featherweight as I am tickled pink with my machines. Now if I happened across a FW then I would consider it, but all in all just so happy with my 301's. I am sure you will be too!
07-29-2011, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
No difference. I have a mocha and a two tone. There is supposedly more eye strain with the black one but it never bothered me with other vintage machines I own. Both my 301s sew great but DH feels the 2 tone is a little smoother and odly enough I read the same comment from another quilter. I am partial to the mocha. And yes, the black usually cost more money because of demand. Long beds are also more expensive. The long bed refers to the little flip up table to the left. A long bed will not fit in a cabinet and it also does not add to the troat space under the arm which is desirable for quilting. So the term long arm refers in this case to something other then what most of us consider a long arm.
07-30-2011, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
No difference. I have a mocha and a two tone. There is supposedly more eye strain with the black one but it never bothered me with other vintage machines I own. Both my 301s sew great but DH feels the 2 tone is a little smoother and odly enough I read the same comment from another quilter. I am partial to the mocha. And yes, the black usually cost more money because of demand. Long beds are also more expensive. The long bed refers to the little flip up table to the left. A long bed will not fit in a cabinet and it also does not add to the troat space under the arm which is desirable for quilting. So the term long arm refers in this case to something other then what most of us consider a long arm.
I have one just like yours.....two tone, and it was my grandmothers machine. I cannot find a serial number on it.....where are they located? So this is a 301??? Wasn't sure what I had.....Sews like a charm....I love mine!!!!
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