incoming2me

Very true!
However, my low shank machines are vintage Singers and only have a straight stitch..
no optional needle positions. :)

sylviasmom

You can purchase a Little Foot. Made of plastic with red markings. There are two models, one snaps on and the screws on.

Bjbaxter

I use "mole skin" for blisters, and just cut a strip and is has a self stick back. It stands about 1/8" tall, the the fabric butts up against it. Or you can use multiple layers of painters tape.

Grandma Mary

I was taught by a quilting teacher to buy the thick "mole skin" pad that is found in the Dr. Scholl's area of your local store. It comes in a rectangle that's about 1 and1/2" x 3". It is sticky on one side. Cut out a strip along the 1&1/2" side that's about a 1/4" wide. I use a ruler and my rotary cutter to get a straight, clean cut. This gives you a small "wall" to lay down on your scant quarter inch line from your foot toward you on your machine. Then, when you are piecing, just line the edge of your fabric with that edge while you are sewing. The thickness of the "skin" makes it so that your fabric stays inside that line. I hope this is making sense to you. It works really well, and when your skin starts to wear out, you can pull it off. You will have plenty of extra to keep cutting more pieces.

OOPS! Just realized that the reply above said the same thing! Sorry for the repetition!

Greeter Eva

I have a question about using the "Angler 2". What do you use to attach it? I would have to remove it , every time my bobin needs changing. Is there an easy way to do this?

watterstide

yes, you will have to remove it to replace the bobbin. i have never used it myself though...

lisalovesquilting

Yes. I believe all Janomes do. Look in your manual. I have a 6600 and set it to 5.8. Good luck. :D

LoriJ

I have my machine in a table. When I need to change the bobbin, I slide the clear filler portion to the left, leaving the angler attached, then move it back. Before I had this, I used blue painter's tape to reduce stickyness, stuck the angler to my machine and unstuck what I needed inorder to lift the angler enough to reach in at change the bobbin. Or you could remove it completely each time if you wanted. As long as you keep the "key" portion, it is real easy to remove and replace the angler as needed. I take it off completely when I am paper piecing or FMQ.

cattailsquilts

Just be careful if you have a computerized machine. While it may not actually cause any damage, chances are pretty good that if it did, you are out good money to have it fixed.

watterstide

The magnet on the bottom of the machine, or on the bed, is no where near the "brain" of the machine. it would do no harm there.
they now have magna-hoops for the bernina Emb sewing machines..