I bought my walking foot when I was having a difficult time trying to sew velvet. The walking foot made sewing velvet a breeze, I also use it when I am matching plaids and stripes. Now that I am quilting, I wouldn't want to be without it, I love it for stitching in the ditch and for sewing on binding. I have a Bernina and I thought the walking foot was very expensive; but now I think it was worth every cent.