DOTTYMO

I put some tape on the end to stop it sliding out.worked but a fiddle to put on.

ManiacQuilter2

I have same problem with the Bernina walking foot so I just mark my lines using painter's tape or using a Clover Hera marker:
http://www.joann.com/clover-hera-mar...prefv1=Product

alleyoop1

Check to see if it should have a screw to tighten it up and perhaps you didn't get one with your walking foot. If not, then try tape, also lift the presser foot before turning your quilt so the presser foot is up and out of the way and not pulled out of alignment by the fabric. If you intend to use your plastic walking foot with the guide bar all the time consider using Gorilla Glue on it to keep it in place.

thimblebug6000

My Husqvarna Sapphire 870Q has that same type of bar for the walking foot, it's annoying that there isn't a spot for a screw. The walking foot is almost $90 Cdn so it would be a nice feature to include for that price.

ghostrider

Bernina walking feet come with a separate 'C' shaped piece that holds the screw to the back of the foot. If that's not attached, the bar slides. Maybe the Janome has the same type of arrangement?

citruscountyquilter

I have never had a bar that hasn't slipped regardless of the brand of walking foot or machine. It is not just a Janome problem. I don't use them because they are unreliable and it is difficult to turn a quilt with them on because once I flip them up so I can turn the quilt I can't be sure they are in the right place. If I'm doing straight line quilting I try to do it so it lines up with the corner of squares or some other reference point on the quilt and then I don't have mark as much nor do I have to deal with the bar.

sept97

the bar doesn't work with my Janome either, it's also very loose

Painiacs

I have same issue, mines sin ger so not janome, thanks for suggestions, I use painters tape easier

todiesmom

I have a Activa Bernina and use the walking foot with the bar a lot. It has a separate screw thingy that goes along with the bar...this holds it tight. Check with your dealer and make sure possibly you did not get this...I can't imagine the bar staying put without it.

Fastpedal

When I need to quilt straight lines I use computer paper. Cut strip the length of paper (and width needed) and after making my first line I just pin the strip, quilt down the side and then reposition it to the next section. The strips can be made the width needed. Several strips can be placed end to end. Replace paper strips when no longer holds pins.This method has worked well for me.