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    Old 12-22-2010, 08:48 AM
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    ...it's a miracle waiting to happen. Go ahead and use it.
    "touch the ball"
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    Old 12-22-2010, 08:52 AM
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    I bought one and loved it for the brief time I got to use it but it had plastic parts and blew out pretty fast. It does just what the name says, walks over thick fabric. A good one would be great I would think. JMHO :roll:
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    Old 12-22-2010, 09:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by Maia B
    Duh? So is it harmful to my machine with the built in dual feed/IDT to use it on deco stitches? The manual doesn't say and nothing was said in the machine training class, but that was mostly a big sales pitch for notions.
    I'm not sure about a built-in dual feed but, with a normal walking foot, you can only use it with stitches that progress forwards all the time, ie. the fabric must not be moved sideways. Otherwise, the pattern will be distorted.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 10:15 AM
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    I can do almost any decorative stitch with a foot that allows me to use the Pfaff IDT (the built in walking foot). The only thing that would restrict me is the width of the stitch (9 mm) and I have IDT feet that can handle that.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 11:50 AM
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    Couldn't machine quilt without my precious walking foot. Well worth the investment.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 11:50 AM
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    I really like mine and do use it. Would especially like it for sewing the binding on the quilt, but I can't get a good 1/4 inch seam with it.
    I would like to be able to use the width of the foot to measure by, but it's too wide.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 11:54 AM
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    Use my Pfaff IDT all the time. Would have a hard time sewing without it!
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    Old 12-22-2010, 11:56 AM
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    I have a friend who is a new widow with a severly disabled child and not very many $$$ She is a fairly new quilter ( her mental health activity ,needs a walking foot for her Bernina Activa 130. I am trying to find her one for the best price, any suggestions????? Rita

    I think I need to post this as it own thread, what do you think?
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    Old 12-22-2010, 11:59 AM
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    I didn't think my Bernina was all that expensive at the shop. It was $59.00. Is that considered expensive? It was a bargain compared to what they want for a BSR, $1000.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 12:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by Nolee
    I didn't think my Bernina was all that expensive at the shop. It was $59.00. Is that considered expensive? It was a bargain compared to what they want for a BSR, $1000.
    Thank you I think that is a good deal.
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