Originally Posted by Dorrie
What is a hopping foot? What does it do? Any pictures of it?
Originally Posted by tenngal
What is a hopping foot? I might have one and not know it!
Originally Posted by zozee
Does the hopping foot have another name? This is the first I've heard of it.
Hopping foot = Darning foot = Freehand Embroidery foot = Free Motion foot = Quilting foot.

Used for free motion quilting (it hops up and down when in use, hence the 'hopping' foot nickname).