Definitely mixed feelings on this one! I didn't think of using the open toe foot. That may be better. I'll try that first, but I have to get out my other machine. My Janome has certain feet and my Esante has others, but they have more common feet. Go figure. Wouldn't you know after I bought the 1/4" for the Janome, I checked the Esante and already had one. Oh well...