do you use a walking foot to machine quilt?

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06-15-2010, 08:37 AM

#21

kclausing

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Originally Posted by mamaw

The walking foot is a must in order for your layers to move correctly.

good to know, I haven't been using one.

06-15-2010, 08:45 AM

#22

Kitsie

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I'm drooling with envy and congratulations to you Pfaff with IDT owners! My dream machine!

06-15-2010, 09:48 AM

#23

walen

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Originally Posted by DeniseP

I love your puppy!!!My dealer is not very good at helping me with anything. My machine did not come with a walking foot and when I called about buying one the cost is $165. I just bought one for my Singer instead.
My Bernina also embroiders, does yours?

I would have done exactly what you did in your situation; Singers are great machines. However, you can get a like-new walking foot for your Bernina on Ebay or the Sew Its For Sale Yahoo Group. Bernina Walking feet typically sell for around $70. If you don't know about it, Sew Its for Sale is a place to buy an sell all things sewing, the group is very helpful. If you join the group, you can post an add "ISO: Bernina Walking Foot."

Yes, I love my Bernina's embroidery capacity! It is amazing.

My "cute puppy" is a four-year old Border Terrior named Duffy. He is a doll! I love him more than potato chips. LOL...

06-15-2010, 09:52 AM

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walen

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Originally Posted by momymom

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Originally Posted by walen

I absolutely love my Bernina 730E. I have never had any problem FM quilting or with using the walking foot for geometric designs. If your Bernina is fussy about quilting, you should contact your dealer for advice. It should quilt like a dream!

I have the 153, it was made for quilting. I was lucky, my DH did the computer work for the shop for awhile. We got to know the owner that way. Customer service was great!! The owner of the shop also was the service tech for Bernina. My machine came with the walking foot, and others related to quilting. Sounds like you need to find another dealer, but that is problematic because they are spread out. Maybe you can find another dealer online for tech. support????

There's a Bernina Yahoo Group that is very helpful. Perhaps you might want to look on their site for conversations about your machine. You also might ask your questions there. The men and women that chat on that site are amazing with technical knowledge.

06-16-2010, 06:04 AM

#25

ania755

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The walking foot is great for the Stitch in the ditch....When trying the free motion, its better to use the special round transparent or open foot ....(you can see them in the videos)
Good luck :D

06-16-2010, 06:18 AM

#26

nwm50

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I asked Joann's fabric store for help on my older model Husqvqrna as it been quite some years since i used it....her response? Do you have the receipt for it? I just wanted a demo to remind me how to use it, i forgotten on how to use it & then she states "we don't use those anymore...the memory cards are impossible to find" Well i have plenty of cards,,,just help on starting the thing! Don't want it to sit on the shelf anymore now that im trying to get back in to quilting. Ooops got off track about the walking foot! But i saw the "ask for classes" remark adn had to put in my 5 cents worth. Thanks!

06-16-2010, 06:56 AM

#27

emarkwood

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I have a Bernina Activa 230 and I splurged and got the walking foot. It is great and I wouldn't use any other machine or foot to do my quilting.

06-16-2010, 07:02 AM

#28

nativetexan

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I've done wavy lines with my walking foot. by moving the quilt to the left and then the right as i go along. but it's mainly for straight lines.

06-16-2010, 09:21 AM

#29

rkymtnquilter

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I wouldn't be without a Pfaff machine!!! I just upgraded to the Quilt Expression 4.0 and gave my 2044 to my daughter who is just getting into quilting and was having horrible issues with my old l970 Sears Kenmore machine!!

I absolutely LOVE the new 4.0 machine!!! And YES....absolutely YES on using the walking foot (built in on the Pfaffs). Quilting has taken on new meaning since I started quilting on a Pfaff!!