I can use a decorative stitch with the Elna's walking foot, but I've heard that you can't with some. I didn't need a walking foot when I did the black quilt. I just loosened the pressure on the presser foot a bit. I haven't been able to get to the quilt today. You've all made me want to try the stitch. I will do a little bit with red shiny thread and a little with the red/white varigated and see which I want to use. I'm betting on the solid red.