Walkling foot

[Suzquilts]

It's essential, especially for adding the binding. Good luck!

Suz

[Kittyquilt9292]

When many years ago I took my first class using Eleanor Burns stripping method, I learned to stitch in the ditch with a walking foot. I thought that was the only way to quilt on the machine. Each new machine I got, I got a walking foot for it, cannot think how to do without it. I guess it's all in what you first learn.
Good for you, Judy, it's always a little scarry when you try something new. Glad you went for it! carol/kittyquilt

[fabricgirl]

I have a walking foot with my machine and put on my bindings with it because it seems to help with the process.

Fabricgirl

[Joannequilts]

This is my very first post! I've been reading ALOT though. I have the same problem that Judy had, but I use a walking foot. By the end of the line of stitching (the longer the run, the worse it is!) when I meet a horizonal line of stitching, the top fabric is all bunched up.
I tried to just raise the pressure foot and ease over the top fabric, and it looks a mess.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!


Joanne

[HomespunMary]

Hi Joann and welcome!

Since I started to use my walking foot I've never had that problem, so I'm not sure if I'm of any help, but... I always spray baste my quilt sandwiches with the 505 basting spray, and it seems to really do the trick - both when using a regular or walking foot or when using a darning foot for free motion quilting. It secures the layers all over the surface and not just in a few places like safety pins do. I really think it helps, because the top layer just can't "move" or "pull" differently from the other two layers.

If you haven't used it, maybe it is worth a try?

[1quiltinnana]

Walking foot works great. No problems.

[Joannequilts]

Thanks Mary!

I've used the basting spray several years ago, when I only did hand quilting. It made it a little harder to quilt through, and was a little difficult to get together, but much faster than pinning or basting with thread. I still have a can and I'm going to try using it on my next quilt. It sounds like a good idea and makes alot of sense!
Thanks again!
Joanne

[jochsner]

Hi, I'm new to this group. I have a Kenmore machine that my husband got for me 25 years ago. I am trying to find a walking foot for it and even the company does not carry them for this model any more. Any suggestions on a good machine, but not greatly expensive, for machine quilting. I have done handquilting and wanted to try machine quilting now. Thanks

[TooMuchFabric]

jochsner,

If you have a sewing machine store nearby you could check out their prices. I know Walmart sells machines at good prices but the sewing stores sometimes have some really good sales. At the store I go to they even have some used machines that have been serviced.

Another place where you can sometimes find really good deals are at a store that services machines. There is one in the town where I work and they always have several used machines for sale that they have serviced. Some even come with some sort of warranty.

Jo Ann

[Joannequilts]

Hi jochsner! I'm new here too! I just bought a Kenmore and I love it! The guy who waited on us said that the Sears Kenmore is really a Janome with the Kenmore "cover". He did not recommend the Singer. It used to be one of the best, but no longer.
I paid about $350. I love the needle down feature! I looked at the machines in the repair shop, but really couldn't afford over $700 for a machine!
Good luck in your search!

Joanne