Was wondering if you can use a zig zag stitch with a walking foot when machine quilting?

I don't think you can.

Give it a try if you dare, but I was told no with my Bernina.

I have Vikings and you can do any stitch with the walking foot, even the ones that back up for a stitch. Check with your machine manual and the directions that came with the walking foot. If your foot has a wide opening, then there should be no reason you can't use the zig-zag stitch.

For my Viking walking foot it has a system whereby you can attach other feet. To do a zigzag I would need to buy another special foot to attach.

Easier to use my Pfaff and keep the lever down!

Thanks for all the quick replies - you are all great!

I have a Viking and have used the walking foot for zig zG. jUST BE SURE IT'S NOT SO WIDE IT CATCHES. yOU MIGHT TURN THE WHEEL SLOWLY THE FRIST TIME AND MAKE SURE THE NEEDLE PASSES (whoops caps by mistake!)

The Walking Foot for my Viking has enterchangeable
feet so I can do zig-zag stitches too. Also I can
sew backward if needed with the Walking Foot on.

I have a Bernina and I can and have used a zig-zag stitch with the walking foot. Do not use it for stitches that go backwards though!

I do it all the time with my Janome 6600. Try it, it may work. Using a decorative stitch often makes a wonderful addition to a quilt.