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Originally Posted by Skittl1321

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Originally Posted by nursie76

So sorry we couldn't help you get it fixed. What a disappointment. It is odd though, if the hole for the cone is too far forward, why did it sew ok for a while!

I have no idea why the arm didn't slip off the needle bar, but while it sewed okay, the needle was not in the correct place, so I think that may have just been luck...

In other news, I finished the quilt. The regular foot doesn't do quite as good of a job (a bit of stretching), but I love that this machine sews over giant seam lumps without even thinking about it! Will post pictures when it is out of the wash- am nervous about that as I'm using a new type of batting, but it is a baby quilt, so machine wash is a MUST!

So glad to hear you persevered and finished the quilt! Way to go!!! Yeah, the 440 is a great machine. That was my first Bernina. It sewed over everything, I even saw someone sew animal pelts together! I have since moved on to an 830 and DH just traded my travel machine a 330 in on a 450 and I am lovin' it too! Please don't forget to post a pic of the quilt and let us know what the problem with the foot was when you find out....inquiring minds and nosey :wink: ones) want to know! :-)

Quilt pictures (before washing- now it has that lovely quilty wrinkly look): http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-162721-1.htm#4535971

I have a Bernina and I know what you mean. I found the trick of lifting up on your presser foot handle, even when its up gives you just enough room, as one finger is holding up the presser foot lever, come from the back and bring the foot forward. As you bring it forward, lift the bar with the fork to fit the needle screw. and then bring the lever bar down to secure it. I hope this makes sense. Lifting up on the lever is the trick. Good luck

Thanks for the tips. I'm giving up until at least Thursday when I'll meet up with a sewing friend, but I'll print it out to give it another try.

It seems like it has to be me. Bernina is not known for crappy feet :)

I have a Bernina walking foot also. Mine came with 2 different metal bases. One is like the one on yours and it also came with one like the one that you are describing that has a metal bar across the front. When I put my walking foot on it does take some work. I have to turn the front of the foot toward the right a little bit as I am getting on the shank so that I can get the bar to go around the screw also. As i am lining up with the screw I twist back to center. I hope this helps you.

Are you using the correct style foot for your machine? The old style won't fit on the new style, and visa versa.

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Originally Posted by so-sew

Are you using the correct style foot for your machine? The old style won't fit on the new style, and visa versa.

I have no idea. I am using the one the dealer gave me...

I have a 440 with a walking foot just like that and I don't think you have it on right I have to slant mine when I put it on and do make sure the cone thing is in the right hole once you do it --it will be easier but I did have to go to the dealer and have them show me but do try slanting the foot to the right as you put it on

I agree. The older model walking foot is very awkward to take on and off, at least till you get used to it.