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    Old 09-19-2015, 04:24 AM
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    I use my walking foot only when I am quilting long straight lines on a quilt. I have used a regular foot quilting smaller items that I need more easily mobility on such as mug rug.
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    Old 09-19-2015, 07:13 AM
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    I have Pfaff's, so I don't need a walking foot due to the IDT [or dual feed.]
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    Old 09-19-2015, 08:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by AliKat
    I have Pfaff's, so I don't need a walking foot due to the IDT [or dual feed.]
    Me too. As long as I draw breath, I won't stop using it!
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    Old 09-20-2015, 07:07 AM
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    I never use my walking foot. I find it very distracting and have less trouble quilting without it.
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    Old 09-20-2015, 11:20 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jeanne S
    Once my top is pieced, I switch to the walking foot and use it for everything else: quilting and binding. I don't later add decorative stitches after quilting so can't address that, but would think it would be needed anytime you are sewing through the entire quilt layers..
    I do the same thing.
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    Old 09-22-2015, 02:51 PM
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    I only use mine to STD and for binding, but I should think it would be up to you.
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    Old 09-22-2015, 05:56 PM
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    I use a specific foot for decorative design. ( a satin sitch one will work as well ) .However if its a straight stitch, serpantine curve I use my walking foot.I also do binding w/walking foot. It prevents puckering on underside. If I was good at FMQ then an open toe foot. Alas I am not, so avoid it but if I could stipple decently thats what I would do.
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    Old 09-22-2015, 07:27 PM
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    I use my walking foot for almost everything while sewing, piecing or quilting. I have a older Pfaff with the IDT. Could not do without it.
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