I'm sorry the walking foot didn't work for you,Jennifer. I would never think of quilting without a walking foot. I did without it for years, but now that I have one I would never go back to quilting without it.

i have been using one for some time now, & really love it. try it, you won't be disappointed.

You can get one at Keepsake Quilting for only $11.95. That's where I got mine. You will need a low shank size for the Brother.

I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with the walking foot. I use mine all the time. Truth be told, I don't ever take it off except to put the FM foot on. I have a generic and a Janome that is specifically for my maching. Strangely enough, I like the generic one best. The foot is open and I can see what I'm doing. I don't have to change feet to do decorative stitching on the quilt. I wish you could use one.

You shouldln't need any helpful hints. Just put it on correctly and sew :roll: :lol:

I think a walking foot a must. When sewing designer clothing it helps making plaids, stripes join the top and bottom of fabric move together and tend not to shift.

I use mine a lot, even when making handbags.

Besides quilting (couldn't do without it!) it also works great for fleece projects or for matching plaids. It keeps everything moving at once!

I paid $125 for one for my Viking and my new Singer came with one. I cannot believe the difference it has made in my
piecing and quilting. I had bought a cheap one for my cheap
Brother and I think the key word was "cheap" it didn't work but then the "Brother" is nothing to write home about either.

You so want a walking foot! Where possible purchase the one that "goes" with your machine. It is amazing the difference between the manufacturer's walking foot and a generic one. Just how it lines up with the machine's feed dogs makes a big difference. I had to replace my Bernina Walking Foot after 12 years of use. Couldn't imagine that I could have worn it out, but I did, 1400 Charity Quilts later!

Some versions may be difficult to attach. Try removing your Needle Screw (this also removes the Needle). Place the claw arm over the area where the Needle Screw goes, replace the Needle Screw and your Needle and tighten in place. See if that works.

I got a generic one for my Bernina from my husband and son for Christmas. It is wonderful. Not easy to put on, but worth it! I used it for the rolled up pillow case pattern too, as it holds all the layers together when you sew that long seam. I like the idea for things like handbags too. I am definitely going to try that. I think my husband found mine on ebay.

I've got one ordered. I sure hope it works. Don't know a thing about them either but I'm sure going to try!

Excellent point :)

I love mine. You can quilt a grid, whatever size you want without ever drawing a line, using the bars. Best investment I ever made, besides BSR.

I use my walking foot. I love it it prevents uneven matching of fabric.

I'm new to quilting and on my second quilt I bought the walking foot to do my quilting in the ditch. It's great! So much better
and easier to do my stitching.

You can find a video here!

can't imagine life without a walking foot. lol... in addition to working on a sandwiched quilt and its binding, they are indispensable for patchworking flannel. just bought an inexpensive brother to keep at my mom's and ordered the walking foot along with it. :-)

I find my walking foot is essential. Keep it handy along with the screwdriver that came with my machine. I guess your success depends on the brand of sewing machine? I have two Vikings, one old (metal parts) and the other medium-aged. Both work well with the WF.

FANTASTIC~ I truly love mine... If you doing any in the ditch quilting or many other uses... Definately a plus!!!!!

I have a Janome and I love the walking foot when I'm doing anything with batting. I don't understand what arm fell apart. I'd take it back to the store where purchased and ask for a replacement and another demonstration. Then sit down and work with it while you are still there so you totally understand how it should work. Take it off the machine and put it back on while there! Something's not right here. For the one on the Janome, be sure the little arm is over the thumb screw that holds the needle in. Very important to get that little flapper-thing in the right place.

Has anyone used their walking foot on a featherweight? My store said the one for the Janome will work on my FW because they both are low shank machines. I haven't gotten the FW out to see if it works though. Comments, please.

...a very useful tool. I have one for my New Home 8000...yes, I'm old school and it's great.

This is a good subject for me! I'm just about to give a walking foot a try! I'll let you know what I think!

It a must for a quilter good luck by the way beautiful quilt

My sister gave one to me and I absolutely love it. Attach your line guide and away you go for perfect sewing.

I've never "not" used my walking foot when quilting straight lines or putting on the binding. Use the darning/free motion foot for FMQ.

Oh. That is to bad. Maybe call the company that manufactures your machine. I cannot imagine not having mine now that I have used it.

I don't understand how you can't use one. I've tried it and I get a pucker. No way I would do without one.

Love it, love it , love it.....bought one for each of my machines. Yes they are different, so make sure you get the right one. The key is not to hurry the foot along, it moves at its own pace. I use it for decorative stitches on blocks, applique (with layers) and of course general quilting. Have to remind myself to change back to my regular foot or 1/4" foot for piecing.

Oh, I really love mine. I just have a super-basic Brother machine and found one for my model on Amazon. Now I don't know how I did without it and my 1/4" piecing foot!

My walking foot is pretty easy to attach. It does have it's own screw that is longer than the one I use for my other feet.I need a system for storing my feet when I switch them out so I don't lose a piece!

I don't know of a con!

As far as I am concerned there is NO Cons to using a walking foot!

Walking foots are a must for quilting - I have an extra one - contact me for more info :thumbup:

I have a Pfaff with a built in walking foot. It was the main reason that I bought my Pfaff. I love it. I wouldn't sew without it. I am sure you will love yours too.

YES YES YES
Get a walking foot. I would not be without one.
I have been quilting for over 30 years, and find it invaluable.

Run don't walk to the store.......

I have a wonderful small sewing shop 25 miles from me, and they loaned me a WF for my Viking to see if I like it. I thought that was awesome! I have'nt tried it yet, but from all the comments I've seen today I'm out to the machine to try it! Thank to you all.

I debated for a long time whether to get one because they are so expensive for a Bernina sewing machine. I found a good deal though and went ahead and I love it. I didn't see a huge amount of difference in my stid but I'm sure the quilt sandwich goes through much smoother and I didn't have to rearrange my fabric as much. Go ahead and try one, hopefully you won't have to pay a fortune , I understand they aren't very expensive for most machines.

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I have a small sewing shop 25 miles from me, and when I questioned the need for a WF for my Viking, he loaned me one to take home and try it out. I thought that was awesome! After reading all your comments, I'm on my way to try it out.Thanks to you all, once again!

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I have a small sewing shop 25 miles from me, and when I questioned the need for a WF for my Viking, he loaned me one to take home and try it out. I thought that was awesome! After reading all your comments, I'm on my way to try it out.Thanks to you all, once again!

I ordered mine from the brother web site. Around $40. www.brother.com You put in what machine you have and it gives you a list of what is available.

I LOVE my walking foot. It makes all the difference in the world for going over anything thick. Mine was worth every penny (about $100). I bought mine with Christmas money a few years ago. I usually try to spread out Christmas money so that I don't spend it all on just one thing. But that was what I really wanted and that was the only way I could afford it.