Darning foot for FMQ on an ElnaSuper?
 

I have an Elna Super that I inherited from an old boyfriend. Amazing machine. I have only had it service 2x in the last 20 years and it still runs like a dream.

I am interested in doing FMQ and am wondering if anyone has used the darning foot that comes with that machine to do that? Or should I buy a special foot to try some FQM on this machine?

Thank you!

The machine is not a good fmqing machine, IMO. You can use the darning foot that comes with the machine, but the feed dogs don't lower and there's no foot pressure adjustment either. You can also buy a feed dog cover that pops on, but I really, really don't like it. It threatens to come off(or at least I'm worried it will) and sometimes clatters and makes noise.

It's a great machine for piecing, but the throat space is very small for fmqing. Have I given you enough reasons to use another machine for FMQing? LOL.

Instead of buying a special foot, I'd buy another vintage machine to FMQ on that will cost you probably about the same as the foot:>

Mama, Candace is -MUCH- more experienced that I am - I don't know for sure, but I am pretty sure she is a quilting wizard!!! So her experience counts for a lot more than mine.

I am an Amateur Everything. I do have a Supermatic also, though and I LOVE it. I recently did some FM stitching also on my little Grasshopper, and am -madly- in love with that machine! The Elna foot and the snap-no plate worked really well for me.

The Elna foot which came with your machine should suffice; do you have a little snap on plate that covers the feed dogs? They are only about $5 to buy.

Try it and let us know! I do like the Elna, but they are also fussy! And we are -ALL- different in what floats our boat, too, so please don't put -too- much stock in what I say. I really am not an expert.

p.s. Mine does have a Presser Foot pressure adjustment; perhaps different (earlier) models did not? I am not sure. Mine is atop the machine, a black disc.

Thanks, all. I will have to locate the foot and give it a whirl. Will let you know how it goes :)

I looked at my SuperMatics - there were several versions. The earliest one (my parts machine) does not have a presser foot pressure control, while the later one (1957) does have one. I know that was not your question, Mama, but Candace had mentioned it and I was confused so I am just clarifying that small point. Do you know which version yours is? Or maybe you can post a photo? :-)

Cecilia, hers is the 62c Type and does not have presser foot pressure control.