Three little words, 'I LOVE MINE'!

Gal

almost a must have or at least need not a want

I do not have one, however, I have been considering it. I get frustrated when sewing on bindings, etc. I think it would be a good thing.

Definitely a "must have" for straight quilting and STD. Also great for sewing binding on and when making anything that's quilted or has layers.

Thanks for the input! I'm so convinced!! Small tax refund coming in soon so guess what I'm going after!! I'll take my machine down to JoAnns and get the right one. She may show me how to use it. I'm a hands on kinda of learner!

A walking foot is a great investment and would recommend paying a little extra for an open toed one if you can.

I totally agree with you, I can't stand them and gave mine away and have never taught any of my Patchwork class to use them either, they are noisy, cumbersome and blinds you to where you are sewing.

Instead I use a Satin foot, as recommended by Nancy Johnson-Srebro, who's books I swear by.

I can't imagine doing much without one. I forgot to put mine one once and what a mistake!! I had to rip out a lot of sewing!!

I have one and after all the positive comments, I'm going to give my walking foot a try. Thanks for asking and THANKS to this board for all you comments. LOVE IT!

A MUST TO HAVE if you are planning to join your topquilt with the batting and backing. So much easier and it does not PUSH your material and make clumps...