I have the Janome 7700 which has all sorts of feet and I love the 1/4" foot with guide. That said, I am making lots of string blocks and that foot is not good for that, so I don't change feet, I change machines and sew with my Juki 98Q - which is also a straight stitch machine that is tough as nails. I have a Singer 301, that is over 50 yrs old and small and gorgeous and I take it to classes. I also have two embroidery machines, a serger, and a long arm, so I'm ready for most anything.