Which foot that came with the machine (a metal one) do you suggest I use?
My favorite quilting/darning foot looks like it will last about ten minutes, but I've never broken one, yet - it costs all of $3:
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The one on my Elna looks pretty flimsy, also and even though I have actually managed to drive the needle through the plastic a couple times--it still works! I was using size 18 titanium quilting needles. They look like nails but they take a beating (as well as my darning foot) and keep on quilting--LOL!