I agree with the folks who said that a large harp area is beneficial for FMQ. If you are not going to FMQ, then your Viking is just great. I love mine. I would recommend the metal 1/4" foot. It has a flange to guide the fabric, and a wide opening so you can adjust the needle to get that magic scant 1/4". The only thing I don't like is that you have to use the zigzag plate and sometimes small patches can get eaten. It's rare, but happens occasionally, and usually means I need to change my needle. Viking also makes a plasic foot with a 1/4" flange and you can use this with the single hole plate. The only problem is that it doesn't sew a scant 1/4" and you can't adjust your needle position because of the single hole.