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02-09-2011, 06:52 AM

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Tamara

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Ok, I don't have a walking foot yet, so before I go out and buy one this week what do you think about them pros and cons.
I'll be useing for straight line quilting.

Okay, I got my walking foot yesterday and thanks everyone. I love it, its is so easily too use.
Again thanks for all the help.

02-09-2011, 07:29 AM

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Jo Mama

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Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

Frustrating just barely describes my experiences with my Brother and a walking foot!!!! I'm glad you've had good luck with your Brother and the W. foot. I think I'll throw my machine in the truck and head for the nearest machine sales/repair shop

I still believe in the Pfaff built in even feed walking foot which comes in the higher priced Pfaffs and Janomes HOWEVER, check e-bay and craig's list for the Pfaff 7550 or 7570 which were still made in Germany and can be purchased for a fraction of the cost of the new ones made in China. They are wonderful.

02-09-2011, 08:58 AM

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JUNEC

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Originally Posted by Tamara

Ok, I don't have a walking foot yet, so before I go out and buy one this week what do you think about them pros and cons.
I'll be useing for straight line quilting.

I love mine. Make sure you get the one that does with your machine

02-09-2011, 09:00 AM

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JUNEC

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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 :(

I didn't think they were that expensive

02-09-2011, 11:17 AM

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Donnamarie

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Fantastic, love it. I use it all the time for quilting but also for putting on bindings. I works beautifully.

02-09-2011, 12:02 PM

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cheryl rearick

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I've to date never used one. I read what you all write, and think wow this is good, Maybe someday. :)

02-09-2011, 05:31 PM

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maryj

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I use it all the time. A good investment for me.

02-09-2011, 11:30 PM

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colleenancel

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Originally Posted by mimisharon

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Originally Posted by NewYearsOld

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Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill

Fantastic-it is made to go over the thick quilt sandwich-the feel dogs and walking foot working together so the fabric won't pull. It is great for SID and gentle curves-not for FMQ. If you plan to do much machine quilting, it is a must!

Ditto! Ditto! Ditto! And I always use it when sewing the binding on!

It makes quilting work better, it works wonderfully on purses, keeps the fabric from slipping. Well, worth the investment.

02-10-2011, 09:54 AM

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libber

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April's 1930's has a new walking foot for FW's for $24.95
www.april1930s.com The site has several close up pictures as well as how April tests out a new product before she will 'endorse' it.