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02-07-2011, 11:33 PM

#171

bjb4303

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 19

I have a bernina 440 with a walking foot. It works great but it is a pain to put on. I just had to get used to it. I have to hold it at a certain angle to get it on.

02-07-2011, 11:52 PM

#172

whatever

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: River Grove,IL

Posts: 202

mine came without directions so I guess it will sit in the drawer till I find out how to attach it lol oh I must have had a brain fart because I have 3 of them lol

02-07-2011, 11:59 PM

#173

The Creative Seamstress

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Posts: 364

It makes life so much easier when dealing with the quilt sandwich. I'd be going crazy if I didn't have one!

Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress

02-08-2011, 12:08 AM

#174

AnnieH

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: North Essex, England

Posts: 1,108

I've got two Pfaffs so don't need a walking foot. Tee hee.

02-08-2011, 12:53 AM

#175

BizyStitches

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Kansas

Posts: 530

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamara

Ok, I don't have a walking foot yet, so before I go out and buy one this week what do you think about them pros and cons.
I'll be useing for straight line quilting.

For me I don't even see how you can make a quilt without a walking foot, you will be 'sew' happy when you get one. Good luck.

02-08-2011, 02:31 AM

#176

passionforsewing

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Ky

Posts: 88

Had mine for years and never used it until just a couple of months ago and now I wonder how I got along without it. I LOVE IT!

02-08-2011, 02:45 AM

#177

Becky Crafts

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Florida

Posts: 1,560

I have the Brother Hs2000, but this is where I got my walking foot and FMQ foot. They have a lot of Brothers parts. If you have an owners manual, it will give you the numbers to look for or you can find the manual online. I love mine! Both of them! DH got them for me for Christmas and I've been using them ever since.

http://sewingsupplywarehouse.com/14quiltfoot.html

02-08-2011, 03:00 AM

#178

Debbie downunder

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Perth Western Australia

Posts: 23

Love mine. I use my walking foot for patchwork as well as quilting. The 1/4 seam is accurate and the piecing is better.

02-08-2011, 05:05 AM

#179

sewdarnbusy

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Southern California

Posts: 1,026

It's pretty important to have feed dogs (walking foot) on the top as well as the bottom when you are sewing through so many layers (quilt). That is, if you want it to feed evenly. It makes a difference.

02-08-2011, 05:08 AM

#180

mimisharon

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Join Date: Dec 2006

Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina

Posts: 5,941

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYearsOld

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill

Fantastic-it is made to go over the thick quilt sandwich-the feel dogs and walking foot working together so the fabric won't pull. It is great for SID and gentle curves-not for FMQ. If you plan to do much machine quilting, it is a must!

Ditto! Ditto! Ditto! And I always use it when sewing the binding on!

It makes quilting work better, it works wonderfully on purses, keeps the fabric from slipping. Well, worth the investment.