Longarms and Frames (Q'nique And Cutie Specifically)
05-20-2025, 08:22 AM
#21
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Location: Goldendale WA
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I don't think you need to order a separate ruler foot, but you do need to be sure to use quilting rulers for your ruler work. They are thicker than the usual rulers we use for cutting fabric. Because they are thicker (1/4"), they keep the hopping foot from going "over" the ruler. Enjoy trying ruler work!
05-20-2025, 05:39 PM
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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What you need to be concerned with is whether the ruler can accidentally under the foot (too thin of a ruler) or if the foot can go under the ruler (too short of a foot profile).
You are safest using a ruler foot (taller profile) with a 1/4" ruler. Any other combination does risk knocking the machine out of timing, breaking the needle, damaging the needle bar, and/or breaking the ruler. You can be injured from some of these things breaking.
Will a regular foot work - if you are very careful. But one slip-up can cause an unnecessary expense in machine repair and there is also the risk of personal injury.
You are safest using a ruler foot (taller profile) with a 1/4" ruler. Any other combination does risk knocking the machine out of timing, breaking the needle, damaging the needle bar, and/or breaking the ruler. You can be injured from some of these things breaking.
Will a regular foot work - if you are very careful. But one slip-up can cause an unnecessary expense in machine repair and there is also the risk of personal injury.
