Open Toe foot on Long Arm?
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I did a search and didn't find anything on this topic. I just got my long arm, which came with a closed toe foot. I'm used to FMQing with an open toe and I'm having a very hard time seeing where the needle is. There is an open toe foot available for my model Viking 18-8 (Tin Lizzie). Should I just keep trying and keep what I've got or break down and get the open toe? Any disadvantages?
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I have an open toe on my LA. It came with both open and closed toe. I only use the closed toe when using templates and so far I have only used a template when I had my first practice sandwich on. Once I switched out to the open toe I have not put the closed toe back on. I would spring for the open toe if I were you, or ask your dealer to throw one in, you just spent a butt load of money, it is the least they can do!
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I did a search and didn't find anything on this topic. I just got my long arm, which came with a closed toe foot. I'm used to FMQing with an open toe and I'm having a very hard time seeing where the needle is. There is an open toe foot available for my model Viking 18-8 (Tin Lizzie). Should I just keep trying and keep what I've got or break down and get the open toe? Any disadvantages?
edited because I forgot the link :oops:
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...your-foot.html
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Thanks everyone! I'm going to break down and get one. I have read where you can 'adjust' a closed foot with a hack saw, but I think I'll get the real deal.
This is the best price I've seen.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp21877.html
This is the best price I've seen.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp21877.html
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Thanks everyone! I'm going to break down and get one. I have read where you can 'adjust' a closed foot with a hack saw, but I think I'll get the real deal.
This is the best price I've seen.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp21877.html
This is the best price I've seen.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp21877.html
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