Singer 301A darning foot?
#22
Whew! I thought maybe I was just weird.
#23
the free motion feet that I have are the one on the right and the one on the left in Tammi/ArchaicArcane's photo.
The plastic/lucite or whatever, disappears from my sight when using these feet my total view is where the needle will enter the fabric next, fortunately my 301A does not mind 'going slow' . For straight lines and ITD the regular foot works fine for me but my DD likes to use the zipper foot ( the one where you can switch sides ) so bottom line is everyone needs to find what works best for them and has least shoulder strain, IMHO.
The visibility afforded by the slant needle is an awesome plus, I am whispering so my BERNINA does not hear, she is such a Diva.
The plastic/lucite or whatever, disappears from my sight when using these feet my total view is where the needle will enter the fabric next, fortunately my 301A does not mind 'going slow' . For straight lines and ITD the regular foot works fine for me but my DD likes to use the zipper foot ( the one where you can switch sides ) so bottom line is everyone needs to find what works best for them and has least shoulder strain, IMHO.
The visibility afforded by the slant needle is an awesome plus, I am whispering so my BERNINA does not hear, she is such a Diva.
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I've been using my beloved 301, which I've had for about 5 years, for piecing and general sewing only. I guess it never even occurred to me to try FMQ on it because I've tried straight line quilting, but I have trouble regulating pedal speed and quilt movement to get even stitches. Maybe I should give it another try!
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I've been using my beloved 301, which I've had for about 5 years, for piecing and general sewing only. I guess it never even occurred to me to try FMQ on it because I've tried straight line quilting, but I have trouble regulating pedal speed and quilt movement to get even stitches. Maybe I should give it another try!
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I just love this thread. I have never tried fmq on my 301 that I can remember, but I did see a comment somewhere this past week that you couldn't use a 301 for fmq, because of the slant needle. So find this and that comment interesting, they are missing out apparently!
Also I just think it depends on what you get used to as to which foot on which machine you want to use. Sometimes it takes a few feet on a certain machine to feel right the way you want it to go. My new Janome free motions with the feed dogs up and a hopping foot and does a great job of it no problems and no friction problems with the quilt and the bed.
Also I just think it depends on what you get used to as to which foot on which machine you want to use. Sometimes it takes a few feet on a certain machine to feel right the way you want it to go. My new Janome free motions with the feed dogs up and a hopping foot and does a great job of it no problems and no friction problems with the quilt and the bed.
#29
I just love this thread. I have never tried fmq on my 301 that I can remember, but I did see a comment somewhere this past week that you couldn't use a 301 for fmq, because of the slant needle. So find this and that comment interesting, they are missing out apparently!
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I have the foot that CD featured and have quilted every quilt I've made except one on it. By choice, I wouldn't FMQ on any other machine. I had to use a vintage Necchi with a vertical bobbin when my first 301 was in for a repair. I bought another 301 so I am prepared now. The Necchi did okay, but I prefer AnnieRose (the 301).
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