I have the Juki. LOVE it! She and I have a wonderful relationship, and she doesn't complain much.......The 1/4" foot doesn't have a guide, but it does have the markings on the needle plate. I compensate by using a stick on guide that doesn't hurt the machine. Otherwise you can use that old fashioned magnet seam guide, I think I have one around here somewhere.....The freemotion is so easy on this one. and love the thread cutter.