I have a "built in" walking foot on my Elna, but usually only drop it down when attaching binding or have bulky stuff. But I did purchase a Janome (Elna and Janome made by same manufacturer)1/4" walking foot attachment recently to use when doing piecing where there will be lots of seams (i.e. bargello)--now if only I could find it in my sewing room! Haven't tried it out yet.