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09-21-2011, 06:07 PM

#61

brushandthimble

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Why not leave one you already have set up with a walking foot? I leave the walking foot on my Brother 1500 and use it for bindings. I also have the Babylock Quest Plus with the built in walking foot.

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Originally Posted by gammieju

Thanks to all of you who replied, and now I just have to go check them out to see which one fits my budget. Being retired changes the budget from when I was working. I have the brothers 8500, 2001, 2003D and a kenmore which all have a walking foot but I hate changing it. My hands are not steady anymore and attatching a screw just takes me a long time. Thanks again, Judy

09-21-2011, 08:01 PM

#62

lclang

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Get the Pfaff. The walking foot is worth its weight in gold. I've had one for ten years and I use it nearly all the time. No need for extra walking foot that gets in the way.

09-21-2011, 08:34 PM

#63

raksmum

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I have a Pfaff and love the dual feed but if you go with a Pfaff get one with a large harp. Mine is small and can't use it for quilting larger quilts.

09-21-2011, 09:39 PM

#64

JeanieG

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Location: Camarillo, CA

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I have a Baby Lock Quest. It has a dual feed that you just pull down and it is ready to go. There are several feet you can use with it such as the stitch in the ditch and 1/4" foot, plus other. I love it. Quilts like a dream!

09-22-2011, 05:49 AM

#65

schwanton

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Location: PA

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Singer Quantum L500 also has the dual feed. I don't use this machine often enough, but the dual feed just clips down when you want it in use.

09-22-2011, 08:36 AM

#66

Campbell34

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Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Lake Havasu City Az

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I have a 830 machine that has teh duel feed built into it , and moves up ourt of the way for regular sewing,And teh 830 has a 12" harp, great for quilting . :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

09-22-2011, 04:45 PM

#67

flybynight

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Location: Newfoundland, Canada

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I have a Phaff, and I just love it. The built-in walking foot or duel feed is super. It makes my piecing so acurate and easy. I'd have no other. Just can't use other machines any more for quilting.

09-22-2011, 05:21 PM

#68

GGJudy

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Join Date: Sep 2011

Location: Ohio

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I have to add my two cents regarding the older Pfaff machines. I have a Pfaff 7570 with the embroidery unit which was one of the last ones made in germany. My local Pfaff dealer tried very hard to get me to trade in my 7570 in for one of the newer Pfaffs and I resisted. I am soooooo glad I didn't let them talk me into that "upgrade". The newer Pfaffs are NOT built like the german made Pfaffs. My Pfaff sews, embroiders and quilts beautifully and ofcourse the built in dual feed in my opinion is a must have for quilters.