Grama Chris

I ALWAYS use my walking foot on my Bernina 450, it's a godsend. About the only time I don't use it is for putting zippers in jackets, I don't know what I would do with out it. :)

Jeanniejo

I always use one. The one time I didn't the back puckered like crazy. Maybe there are differences in different machines.

SUZAG

Glad to hear that the 301 doesn't need one, I was getting ready to order one!

ChaiQuilter

I don't use it for attaching binding. But, I've found that spray basting and the walking foot really keep puckering away when quilting.

irishrose

SUZAG, it may just be AnnieRose, but I've FMQed four or more quilts on her and haven't had a pucker yet. I do like the SITD foot, especially since I sew my bindings by machine to the front, fold them back and SITD from the front. I can't handsew them, nor do I want.

jljack

Depends on what I am working on. I used to use one for putting on binding, but found I can do as well without it. I do use it when doing SITD on my domestic sewing machine. It works better.

katier825

My quilting was much improved when using the walking foot. Rarely get puckers. Maybe the machine makes a difference. I say do whatever works for you!

valsma

I use one and haven't had a problem. I guess it is a matter of preference.

Mariposa

On my Pfaff, it is built-in.

AliKat

Yep, that is why I don't use one anymore. Nice. sigh.

ali