Originally Posted by
Mitty
I just want to add that you can also do straight line quilting (like stitch in the ditch) with a regular foot, it's just easier with a walking foot. A walking foot helps move the fabric from the top, which helps keep the sandwich together better. I mention this only because for some people the additional expense of a walking foot may be out of reach (mine was well over $100!), and I'd hate for someone to think they couldn't do it without it.
I've been fortunate with my machine that the little straight-line quilting I've done has been without a walking foot. I don't even own one! Everything seems to move along just fine and I've not gotten puckers or pleats on the back. Perhaps I've just been really lucky!