I have the Voyager 17, and I prefer not to use a hopping foot, for ruler work or otherwise. I find the hopping foot distracting. I would think you wouldn't use a hopping foot for ruler work anyway. You want the foot to be static to follow along the ruler. If it hops, you have the good chance hit will hop right up on top of the ruler - breaking the needle, ruining the timing, and possibly resuilting in needing maintenance on the machine. The foot that does come with it will convert into a hopping foot - there are instructions on the web for it, although I don't know where they are since I don't hop. There's a little metal thingy at the top of the foot that can be adjusted to lay on top of the bar that comes down for your needle (having a brain fart-can't remember what that's called LOL!) Good luck in finding what you need!