Hi schnurke, would love to know were that user name came from--- my brother used to call those he was close to schnurky and never knew where it came from.To get back to your quetion re. the quarter inch foot,yes I use one and love it --- just be careful and remember that if you want to zigzag stitch it has a round hole and you need to change the foot. love Letty, believe me I have the broken needles to show for ti.