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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:02 AM
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    I would like to know your thoughts on using a walking foot. Do you like it, hate it, love it, when you use it, when you don't use it.....

    I have never used mine and am wondering if it's a little miracle just waiting to happen for me.
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:05 AM
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    I use mine for quilting and binding. I think it helps keep my stitches more even. My poor little machine has a tough time with thick things and the foot helps it along.
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:07 AM
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    A walking foot is a good investment. I own a Janome 6500 and even that workhorse needs the even feed that it gets from a walking foot!
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:09 AM
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    Many people just love them, I have used mine one time on potholders and it helped quilt them.
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:12 AM
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    I waited for years to purchase mine, it just seemed so expensive. Now I wish I had not waited so long. I love it. It really makes a difference. No more little puckers on the backs! I hated getting to the point on a project that I had to quilt it , because as good as I was getting onthe piecing , the back would show I was still ... an novice. I would spend hours smoothing , and smoothing and still little puckers. My walking foot and spray basting changed everything.
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:16 AM
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    It would be hard for me to quilt without mine LOL
    I use it for binding, quilting, sometimes to add borders on too. Once you start using it? You will wonder why you waited so long :D:D:D
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:18 AM
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    my machines have built in IDT and I use it for both piecing and machine quilting, love it!
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:19 AM
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    Love it! No more fabric moving in it's own direction!
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:33 AM
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    oh my goodness, take that walking foot out of storage and start using it.Once you try it,you will never be happy without it.Good luck pab
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    Old 12-21-2010, 08:53 AM
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    It makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! The loftier the batter, the MORE difference it makes. Sometimes I use it for piecing, too ... just so I won't have to change feet for a few quick seams. Definitely invest in one, no question.
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