My walking foot is wonderful! Because of the cost, I did not purchase one until I tried making a velvet dress for my granddaughter with a regular presser foot. The cost was well worth it because sewing velvet with a walking foot was so easy. The walking foot is great when you have to match plaids or stripes and, of course, I don't think I could do machine quilting without it. I love it for sewing on the binding on a quilt.