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Old 02-07-2011, 02:51 AM
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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.
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Old 02-07-2011, 03:46 AM
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i have been using one for some time now, & really love it. try it, you won't be disappointed.
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Old 02-07-2011, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Momma_K
Oh Wow!Hate to hear that Jennifer! I don't have one and want to get one. I wouldn't know where to start to get one. I have the Brother Project Runway series only it's like that kind, not the Runway Series it'self, but it's just like it. Make sense? I've been wondering if I could get one for my machine and how much they cost. Anyone know? I just found out I'm going to be a great Aunt 3 times over! So, I'll be doing blankets for a while outside of making one for my Gr8t GD! I'm so blessed!
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.
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Old 02-07-2011, 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I hated mine. Threw it out. The thing wouldn't work for anything on my White. Called all over and then the one arm fell off. I will never use one again, there's not enough money in the world to pay me to.
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.
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Old 02-07-2011, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by sewn3w
I also have a walking foot I am having trouble with. It is difficult to attach. It is the correct foot, I took my machine in to the shop for a cleaning and we put the foot on there. The sales staff is very knowlegable and helpful. But after I got home realized there are no instructions to help me learn how to use it. No helpful hints, nothing. Augh!!!!
You shouldln't need any helpful hints. Just put it on correctly and sew :roll: :lol:
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Old 02-07-2011, 04:35 AM
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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.
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Old 02-07-2011, 04:44 AM
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I use mine a lot, even when making handbags.
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Old 02-07-2011, 04:51 AM
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Besides quilting (couldn't do without it!) it also works great for fleece projects or for matching plaids. It keeps everything moving at once!
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Old 02-07-2011, 04:55 AM
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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.
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Old 02-07-2011, 05:10 AM
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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.
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