Bernina foot for Applique?
 

Do you prefer the number 20 or number 39 (clear) foot?

I like that the number 20 has an open foot, but I like that the 39 is clear, with the center guide.

I don't have the money, nor inclination to get both.

Which would you pick?

(I have a different foot for satin stitch applique, so this would be for blanket stitch applique- right now, Dresden plates.)

I use #20 for applique and anytime I want to see exactly what I am sewing. I do not have the 39 so can't say about it.
Teresa

I have only ever had the #20 foot...have had it for 20 years and it works wonderfully for me. Have never tried the 39 foot so don't know how it would compare. I do use the #20 foot when I do satin stitch applique too.

I have the number 23 for my Bernina. It's made specifically for applique and works great. I love it!!!

I have the 23 also- that is what I'm using right now, but I don't really like it for blanket stitch.

The dealer recommends the #39 (it is a little more expensive, go figure :)... but only like $7). They prefer that it is clear, and that the front has the bridge that holds the fabric to prevent it from tunneling. They said they know a lot of people really like the #20, and it does sound like that is the consensus here...

I have both the 20 and the 39. I almost never use the #39; but I use the #20 constantly. In fact, I used it early this morning with a twin needle as I was remaking a pair of swim shorts for my granddaughter. If I could get manly one, I'd get the #20.

I hate clear feet, so I use the #20. One major advantage to having that particular foot is that it makes a perfect scant quarter inch foot when used with the neeldle one click to the right. I use it for pretty much everything I do.

My 20 foot won't work on my Bernina. So I have to use the 39. It being plastic, it broke and i had to replace it. Now I worry that ill be replacing my plastic foot constantly. Dealer couldn't explain why the 20 foot wouldn't work. My machine wouldn't recognize it.

Jcrow- What do you mean your machine won't recognize it? I don't think my machine has any way of knowing what foot is on it, so it doesn't make a difference.

Do you have one of those fancy machines that needs coded feet? Is there just not a coded #20?

Thanks all for the advice. My trip to the store (it is an hour away) got postponed and I made due with my number 23. I don't love it, but I have a beautiful stack of Dresden Plate blocks, so it all worked out!