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zozee 09-24-2013 05:06 PM

Which 3 feet do you use most?
 
As a fairly new quilter, I am seeking advice on outfitting my sewing machine. Which 3 machine feet do you use most often when piecing and quilting? And is the darning foot (metal jobbie with round hole) essential for FMQ? What about the walking foot? What about the 1/4 inch quilting foot? Applique foot?

zozee 09-24-2013 05:07 PM

I was going to say which TWO feet do you use most, but I figure a few smart alecks would say the ones attached to their ankles.

Dolphyngyrl 09-24-2013 05:10 PM

1/4 inch, and walking foot I use the most, sometimes the darning foot but not quite ready for FMQ on a regular yet

Buckeye Rose 09-24-2013 05:30 PM

1/4" foot, walking foot, hopping foot for fmq.....I have the Stitch in the Ditch foot, but don't like it.

alisonquilts 09-24-2013 05:32 PM

1/4" foot, walking foot and hopping foot. I don't think I've ever used anything else for a quilt...

Alison

franc36 09-24-2013 05:44 PM

The foot I use the most is the 1/4" foot. There are three other feet that I use often. They are the open toe foot, for appliqué, the walking foot, and the Bernina Stitch Regulator foot for FMQ. I have just about every foot made for my machine; but the 4 feet get constant use.

toverly 09-24-2013 05:59 PM

I agree with everyone here, the 1/4" foot with a guide, the walking foot and a hopping foot for FMQ. If I am working on a pattern that requires a scant 1/4" I will just use the regular foot and mark a scant 1/4" mark with masking tape, but not all the time.

BETTY62 09-24-2013 06:08 PM

LOL. That's cute.

dunster 09-24-2013 06:30 PM

1/4 inch foot, walking foot, and regular foot (without the guide) for when I don't want 1/4". I used to also use the BSR, but not I use the longarm for quilting.

PaperPrincess 09-24-2013 06:30 PM


Originally Posted by zozee (Post 6312121)
I was going to say which TWO feet do you use most, but I figure a few smart alecks would say the ones attached to their ankles.

Dang, I was going to say left, right & 1/4 inch. So now I need to change my answer:
1/4", walking foot, hopping foot.


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