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02-08-2011, 04:05 PM

#191

Pieceful Quilter

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I love, love, love my walking foot. Be sure you get instructions on how to put it on cause it is a little different... As many of you have mentioned, I even use it to put on binding, sew half square triangles - anything where the fabric may pull a little. I use it so much I sometimes forget I have it on!

02-08-2011, 04:06 PM

#192

stoppain

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Location: South Elgin,IL

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I think you'll like it

02-08-2011, 04:34 PM

#193

Shiloh

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I bought one for my old Necchi years ago from Nancy's Notions and broke on first try. I sent it back. I now have a Viking and bought one. It fits and it works and I really like it. Prevents tucks on the bottom/back when machine quilting straight lines. I wouldn't be without it. Gerry

02-08-2011, 04:37 PM

#194

Annz

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I love mine. You definately need one.

02-08-2011, 04:57 PM

#195

Rachelcb80

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Raleigh, MS

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Wow, a lot of love going for the walking foot. :) I wouldn't be without mine either. I actually like it best for piecing. I would be lost without it at this point.

02-08-2011, 08:57 PM

#196

RugosaB

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Ohio, just east of Toledo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mkotch

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.

I have a Viking 630, supposedly all metal parts. What model do you have? What a timely topic. My Viking is at the repair shop, getting cleaned, and on my list of things to buy that I gave the guy, was a walking foot. He made sure I was aware that it wouyld be a little over $100

The poor thing's been gone since Friday :(

02-08-2011, 09:12 PM

#197

annette1952

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Harrison, MI

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I have one for all of my machines. I use for binding & for sewing layers together like SID. Feeds all layers at the same time.

02-08-2011, 09:26 PM

#198

tjradj

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: London, Ontario, Canada

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Quote:

Originally Posted by colleenancel

While we're on the subject--what does everyone who uses a walking foot do about the fact that you can't back stitch to tie the end of the stitching? I have just run a stitch or two in place, and that is ok, but not great. Any ideas?

I have both a built in walking foot on one machine and an aftermarket on on the other. I backstitch with no problem with either one.