http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APD6s...eature=related

Another Leah Day video. One day, I need to sit down and watch all of her videos. They are excellent!!

thanks for the link, I love her videos

Thanks

I have see this a few years back however it was not as good as the video. I am going to get one and try it. I don't know if anything can help me but I keep trying. Thank you for posting.

Interesting concept. When I get to the point where I feel ready to attempt FMQ, I think I might try this technique. Thanks for posting the link.

I actually did this, and the difference is phenominal!! I have so much more control now that the foot isn't bouncing! The only different thing I did was steal a small alligator clip from hubby's workshop to clip on the top instead of using the hair tie...but either way works and makes a huge difference!

Just wanted to add that she sells a very inexpensive generic foot on her website and it can be ordered for any shank type. I wouldn't want to try this with an expensive name brand foot but will certainly give this a try with a generic one. Also I am going to try putting a plastic zip tie across the top where she uses the rubber band to use as a spacer. Then the extra can be cut off rather than wadded around the top. Don't know why she didn't just cut that top metal part back rather than bend it out of the way. Ann in TN

The only problem that I can see with a zip tie is that you would have to cut it off and redo it for every quilt..each tupe of fabric and batting will change the height you need to ultimately have your foot ...as far as not cutting the metal part...probably because it would leave a sharp edge...I can just imagine having a quilt all bundled up in your throat, then pulling it and tearing the heck out of it! you could probably sand it, I guess, but bending it works fine for me.

I would sand the cut point off smoothly. A little sand paper takes care of those issues nicely. DH has a very well equipped workshop.
Ann

It would still scare me...there's no problem with bending it, and it works great!

I think I would only do this if I had an extra FMQ foot. I have the same exact one shown in the video, I would be afraid of ruining it. I think I might have to purchase a new one and do this with the older one.

Gosh! I can't imagine "destroying" a probably expensive foot!

Lori

They're only $7.50 on Leah's site..and I've seen them on e-bay for right around that price, too!

I accidently broke my metal piece . So was excited to see this video awhile ago. I have a hard time with the hair binder keeping the spring down. It doesn't bounce anymore but sometimes the foot is too close to the quilt and I can't move my quilt around

Get an alligator clip...it works great! Go to any hardware store and ask..or an automotive store..they are very cheap

what's an alligator clip?

I just bought the same foot as in the video except it was already cut. It cost $14. I was afraid of breaking the only darning foot I had and not being able to replace it.

Thank you, I watched several of her videos, and I will be watching more. I had never heard of her before you posted, so, again, thank you.

I have learned so much from Leah. When I start getting crazy with my FMQ (which is most of the time) I review her videos & she gives me confidence to tackle it again.

An alligator clip is a tiny little clip that has a tapered front that looks like an alligators face, they are small but strong, and I clip it on top of the foot instead of using the hair tie thing...