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    Old 02-07-2011, 11:33 PM
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    I have a bernina 440 with a walking foot. It works great but it is a pain to put on. I just had to get used to it. I have to hold it at a certain angle to get it on.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 11:52 PM
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    mine came without directions so I guess it will sit in the drawer till I find out how to attach it lol oh I must have had a brain fart because I have 3 of them lol
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    Old 02-07-2011, 11:59 PM
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    It makes life so much easier when dealing with the quilt sandwich. I'd be going crazy if I didn't have one!

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    Old 02-08-2011, 12:08 AM
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    I've got two Pfaffs so don't need a walking foot. Tee hee.
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    Old 02-08-2011, 12:53 AM
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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.
    For me I don't even see how you can make a quilt without a walking foot, you will be 'sew' happy when you get one. Good luck.
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    Old 02-08-2011, 02:31 AM
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    Had mine for years and never used it until just a couple of months ago and now I wonder how I got along without it. I LOVE IT!
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    Old 02-08-2011, 02:45 AM
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    I have the Brother Hs2000, but this is where I got my walking foot and FMQ foot. They have a lot of Brothers parts. If you have an owners manual, it will give you the numbers to look for or you can find the manual online. I love mine! Both of them! DH got them for me for Christmas and I've been using them ever since.


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    Old 02-08-2011, 03:00 AM
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    Love mine. I use my walking foot for patchwork as well as quilting. The 1/4 seam is accurate and the piecing is better.
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    Old 02-08-2011, 05:05 AM
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    It's pretty important to have feed dogs (walking foot) on the top as well as the bottom when you are sewing through so many layers (quilt). That is, if you want it to feed evenly. It makes a difference.
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    Old 02-08-2011, 05:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by NewYearsOld
    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.
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