Questions about using walking foot
07-12-2010, 09:27 AM
#21
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I use my walking foot for all of these reasons and also when I do patchwork where many seams come together. It just walks right over them nice and easy. I also use it to attach side borders to the quilts that I make to help the quilt keep its shape together just right. I like my borders on the straight of grain and most quilting I do is piecing and warps out a little. The walking foot helps with that wonderfully.
07-12-2010, 10:44 AM
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Okay, I'm confused. I just purchased my walking foot and haven't used it yet. I was told that I could only use it when I was quilting very thick pieces and never use it for regular sewing. Sounds like my advice was incorrect?
07-12-2010, 11:35 AM
#28
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At a reader's suggestion, I just purchased a walking foot for my Pfaff quilting machine and I am looking forward to using it for the first time on a quilt I am just finishing. Thanks for the information.
07-12-2010, 11:40 AM
#29
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Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
I've been wanting to ask this question for sooooo long but haven't because I've been a little embarrassed. I started using my walking foot for piecing a couple quilts back because with my regular foot my top fabric always ended up getting pushed a little at the ends. I thought the walking foot was like a crutch and that I just wasn't skilled enough to use a regular foot for piecing. Come to find out now it's a pretty common practice and I'm not alone! I feel so much better now! :)
Also....my machine a Singer Inspiration did not come with a walking foot but I plan on ordering one asap!
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