I switched from a Brother to a Viking and the 1/4" foot fit. So did the walking foot, but the screw is b-a-r-e-l-y long enough. I think they just SAY that theirs are needed. Why wouldn't any snap on foot work? just saying ...

I always check ebay. I have gotten my walking foot for only $43.00 w/shipping . My got I my 1/4" with guide for $17.95 w/shipping. So if you deal with ebay, try there.

Which model Viking do you have? Mine has a 1/4 in. setting to use with the regular piecing foot. Measures a perfect scant 1/4 in.

This machine came to me after my MIL passed. It's an Emma which I believe is a Sew Easy(?). I just tried my 1/4 foot from my Brother and it's not even close. OS doesn't show any. Will try Amazon again. As far as the walking foot-I'm not paying that much-I'll use one of the Brothers.

About the 1/4" setting for the regular piecing foot ... maybe it's me, but I get a more accurate seam with my 1/4" foot - just two threads farther in than the regular foot. I have an old Designer 1 that's a workhorse. My advice is that before you buy a new Viking foot, check the one you have first, if it's a snap-on.

I have a Husqvarna/Viking and was appalled at the prices for accessories. Prior to that purchase, I had a Kenmore. Believe it or not, Kenmore accessories work on my new H/V. The only thing that will not are the bobbins. I have also bought generic feet from the racks that work too on H/V. Just look for labeling that says "Kenmore".

I paid $75.00 when everyone else wanted over $100.00 for a replacement walking foot for my Viking Rose. Call Viking & get the exact part no. for your machine & then do a Google search for the part no.

I just ordered a 1/4" foot from Amazon that "looks" like it will work. $1.25 plus shipping. Figured I wasn't losing much if it doesn't work. Will post again when it arrives.

I also recently purchased a Viking 1/4" foot with the guide for about $25 I think. What a disappointment. I was working on a BOM from my LQS and made the mistake of changing feet midway through thinking it would be the same - not on your life. Fortunately I was able to return the foot so no $$ lost but half of my block was off quite a bit. I will say that with my Platinum I got quite a variety of feet so that I think for most of my sewing (quilting and home dec primarily at this point) I'll be set to jet without having to buy additional accessories. I've even been able to do pretty accurate piping with what I have on hand.

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