michelleoc

When I have been doing applique, I've always used the foot that is suggested in my manual.[ATTACH=CONFIG]483373[/ATTACH]As you can see, there's a plastic piece on the front that, in theory, lets you see what you are doing. However, I've always found that the plastic visually distorts what I'm working on. So, I went to my sewing center and looked around for a different foot. This is the one I came up with. [ATTACH=CONFIG]483374[/ATTACH]It's called an open toe embroidery foot. I used it this morning for applique and I am beyond thrilled!! It enables me to have a complete visual of where the needle is going in and how to line it up against the piece of applique.

Just had to share!
Michelle

mawluv

Hey!!! Gotta get me one of those!! Thanks Michelle!!

tessagin

I need one!! Thanks!

Doggramma

I've pretty much switched to all open toe feet. It's too hard for me to see through the plastic with the shadowy lighting and my old eyesight!

kathy

I saw Patric Lose take needle nose pliers and remove that piece because he didn't like it either, he said you can put it back in but he doesn't know why you would.

citruscountyquilter

I have used an open toe foot for some time and love it. To be able to see what you're doing is so great.

Pennyhal

I have this foot and love it. But sometimes I like a foot to hold down the fabric a little more than what this foot does.

Gladygirl

My Brother machine came with the metal open toe foot and I keep it on all the time--love being able to see where I'm going!!!

Onebyone

I snapped the plastic out of mine and made it an open toe. I have modified a lot of my feet to suit me.

ManiacQuilter2

I was just thinking the same thing as I read this post. I don't know what brand of DSM they are currently using on the F&P quilting show on PBS.