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Free motion quilting feet that work great for Brother PQ1500

Old 09-16-2011, 08:44 PM
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Hi,
Since I have had several pm's in response to my post about the fmq finally going good for me due to new feet I bought, I said I would do a post about which ones I bought, and where I got them...so, here goes:
I got both of these from thesewingoutlet.com
Darning Foot 6031-High Shank
Open Toe Darning Foot P60437-High Shank
Total for both was $33.58 including shipping.
I also just bought the "Big Foot" by Lynn Graves, from Ebay for $26.95 includes shipping.. will let ya'll know how it works.

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I have been having quite a time with my fmq, finally noticed
when I held up the foot that came with the machine and compared it to the 2 above, it seems longer/taller than both of them...which would explain why I had the "whp" (weird hollow popping) sound, and all the needle breakages...anyways, since I have been using either of the other 2 feet, have had no "whp" sound, needles breaking, or thread breaking...I have had such a great night!! Now, I must be totally honest and say that the feet have not made me the "Queen of FMQ" :wink: , and I still will have a lot of practice to attempt to get beautiful even stitches, but at least now I am enjoying it!! Hope this helps ya'll, and any more questions, just let me know.. have a super night,
Kif
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:13 PM
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I use the one that is made for the Juki. They are basically the sme machines.
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Old 09-16-2011, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
I use the one that is made for the Juki. They are basically the sme machines.
More good info...thanks
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Old 09-16-2011, 10:39 PM
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thanks for the post.. I feel out of step if I confess I use a Brother machine.. Love the big foot ! have used it off and on for 8 years !

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PS, I always striving to be "Queen" of any kind of quilting.. Congratulations !
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
I use the one that is made for the Juki. They are basically the sme machines.
I don't know the Juki. Is it a high shank or a low shank machine? I have a CE4000 Brother. It is a low shank machine. Do you think any of the Juki feet would fit that?

Thanks for your time and consideration!
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Old 09-17-2011, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MacThayer
Originally Posted by lindasidlow
I use the one that is made for the Juki. They are basically the sme machines.
I don't know the Juki. Is it a high shank or a low shank machine? I have a CE4000 Brother. It is a low shank machine. Do you think any of the Juki feet would fit that?

Thanks for your time and consideration!
The machines we are talking about here are high shank. I also have a Brother PC-420, it has low shank..If I am trying to find something or research, I also google search alot, to get information..good luck to you!
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[quote=chairjogger]thanks for the post.. I feel out of step if I confess I use a Brother machine.. Love the big foot ! have used it off and on for 8 years !

Thanks,
Ell

I hear you! I really don't understand it, though...I have had great luck with my Brother machines, and actually aren't we all just trying to make "lovelies" and enjoy our hobbies?..Even if I could afford a different, more expensive brand, if it seemed to do the same thing, I wouldn't take it...just mho...Leaves me more $$ for fabrics, etc...And, we money challenged, er frugal, er?? want to be able to make lovely things, too...:-D...Now, I must admit to my mouth watering just a tad when I check out the Handiquilter set-ups, tho...
My dh is making my quilting frame, and now that my PQ1500 seems to like me ok, I can't wait to see how we play together with the frame...
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PS Thanks for the info about the "Big Foot"...can't wait til mine comes in and see how it does...
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I did have a chance to try a friends 1500 on a b-line frame. My meandering was so much better than what I do at home without a frame. Wish I had the $$ to consider a frame. :lol:
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I do a lot of fmq on my Brother 350SE and not ashamed at all. Also use my Viking Designer I but actually prefer the Brother. Don't really know why, just do.
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Originally Posted by Marge L.
I do a lot of fmq on my Brother 350SE and not ashamed at all. Also use my Viking Designer I but actually prefer the Brother. Don't really know why, just do.
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