Originally Posted by Muv

I agree. I think it is a finger guard. You can see that the lever for the presser foot is down, but if you watch one of the other Laga videos you will see a lady finish her sewing and pull the work out without lifting the lever. I think it is a finger guard to the left side of the needle and a fraction above the work. From what I can tell the material she is sewing (thin leather?) is firm and smooth, so so long as she is holding it down firmly it will not lift as the needle rises out of it with each stitch. It's free motion, but not quilting.

I found this video, along with Leah Day's videos, very useful before attempting FMQ on my 15K treadle. It showed the speed I needed to get the needle going at.

Originally Posted by Charlee

Enlarge the video to full screen...that's a zipper foot...she's just got the pressure released. I do that on my older machines that don't drop the dogs.

Originally Posted by miriam

Fingerguard like in the catalog.

Originally Posted by Charlee

I haven't seen a W&G like this one before....kinda cool! http://reno.craigslist.org/atq/2834953578.html

Originally Posted by ThayerRags

It looks like a “Type 10 High Speed Lockstitch” machine, missing some pieces. We have one without the oil reservoir that (I think) is called a “Type 11”.CD in Oklahoma

Originally Posted by Quilt Mom

http://omaha.craigslist.org/atq/2909046543.html
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/atq/2870767529.html
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/fuo/2871517941.html
http://omaha.craigslist.org/atq/2887430662.html
http://omaha.craigslist.org/atq/2899987368.html
http://omaha.craigslist.org/atq/2881194500.html

I was checking out the local CL. I hope someone can rescue some of these. I am maxing out my DH's good will!!

By the way, what needle does the damascus take?

Originally Posted by Candace

Here's a couple of pics of some of the smaller end FMQ I do. I need good visibility. The spring and the spring attachment I got from Cathy will both be excellent tools.

Originally Posted by nurseknitsLaura

my 201 is my go to FMQ. Wonderful stitches. I use serger thread for quilting, it's a little lighter than regular thread. I want to build a BIIIIIG table for my spare 201 so that my quilt is supported on all sides, but for now i just cope. In case it helps anyone, when I teach people to FMQ I recommed that they write the alphabet with the thread. We all already know how to write our letters, and so it gives you the advantage of that part of the experience being automatic.