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That’s great cheekycognoscenti, I hope you find some of these techniques that works for you – happy quilting in a straight line! – Erika
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I registered just so I could tell you THANK YOU! I have also been quilting a “handful” of years, but my quilts are not as ambitious as yours. In addition, my machine quilting is…well, let’s just not describe it at all. Suffice to say, it needs help. I have machine quilted, straight line, several baby quilts. And they are respectable. Respectable means that the sometimes “off” lines are the imperfections of handmade. But now I’ve read your post, and I am so excited to machine quilt my next baby quilt (soon to be finished) and use your excellent technique. I have a Bernini 750QE. I have not been as adventurous in trying out things as my nature normally would have me do. I am intimidated, actually. I feel that it is too much machine for me. I guess I need to get over that and start experimenting. I, too, love straight-line quilting. And random straight line looks like it will be my new favorite. You have done a great service today to those of us who need a little extra help with our machine quilting. I am so grateful!
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Hi dsuewp, I am so glad you found some tips to use in your quilting! I do like the random lines for little quilts, it goes quickly when using the painter’s tape method. Have fun getting to know your new B 750 QE, just take one step at a time and when you feel up to it try a new stitch, technique, or foot out. Happy quilting – Erika
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I just purchased a B740 with a dual feed system. I was told I didn’t need a walking foot as this dual feed system would do the job. However, I can disconnect the dual feed system and attach a regular walking foot if necessary. Do I need to get a walking foot in order to do this type of walking foot quilting or can I subsitute the dual feed system instead? I was afraid when purchased the machine that I would also need a regular walking foot but was very discouraged from doing so. Should I go and get a walking foot. My dealer is far away from my house and it takes half a day to get there so I would rather not waste a trip if its not necessary. Thank you for any feedback.
Any thought?
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Hello Daniel Becker, while you can quilt with the Dual Feed, it seems to be a matter of preference for which method people like to use best for quilting – the Dual Feed or Walking foot #50. You can certainly try using one of your Dual Feed compatible feet that can work in conjunction with the Seam Guides you see pictured in this post (you may need to purchase a set separately, these come in the box with the Walking foot #50), and you can also use the painter’s tape method with a Dual Feed foot. You would not be able to use the tips in this post that mention using the edge of the soles on the Walking foot #50 to achieve perfect 1/2″ space lines (which is the method I have used in my two quilts pictured above), as none of the other Dual Feed feet have this feature. The Walking Foot #50 also has many 1/4″ markings as well to help with making very closely stitched straight line quilting, often referred to as “matchstick” quilting.
The Dual Feed and Walking foot #50 work in slightly different ways; while the Dual Feed acts like an extra finger to help pull the fabric from behind while stitching, the Walking foot #50 has pads that push down and back in harmony with the feed-dogs while stitching. If you’re not sure which method you might like best, ask your BERNINA store to let you sit in the store and try stitching with the Walking foot #50 on a quilt sample. I’m sorry to hear that you felt discouraged from looking into the possibility of a Walking foot #50 to use with your BERNINA – perhaps mention that you saw these techniques at WeAllSew and would like to give them a try! Happy straight line quilting – Erika
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I recently used the walking foot for diagonal grid quilting. One thing I have done to my walking foot to make it easier to see the 1/4″markings is to use a Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Marker ( I chose red) to color the indentations. I find them easier to see than the silver indentations. Clear plastic feet usually have markings but not the all-metal feet. Since the feet are metal, the markings are easily removed with alcohol if they are no longer wanted.
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Hi jaw3046, that is a great tip! Thanks for sharing!
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I have a B820 with Duel Feed but wouldn’t give up my walking foot for anything. My B440 is now used by my daughter-in-law who comes each Saturday for “together quilting.” Each machine has a Walking Foot and sometimes we are using them at the same time. I’m not a fan of “all over” motion quilting and believe it tends to reduce the beauty of the piecing that has been so carefully and lovingly stitched. It has its place and can be beautiful in moderation. I do a lot of stitch-in-the ditch and recently more and more straight line quilting. Thanks for the painter’s tape tip! I have also used my #37 1/4″ foot along with the Duel Feed and used in the right application works great.
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I’ve used and loved my walking foot for years; however, I didn’t know that there are three soles! Is this something I should have or need to purchase? Please tell me more about them.
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Just recently learned and practiced with my walking foot. I have a dinosaur….1090 quilting machine which I love. The walking foot is fabulous for so many things with this machine, which is my workhorse! Thanks for this very helpful post.
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Thanks so much @crumprg! A BERNINA 1080, the little sister to the 1090, was my first official BERNINA sewing machine. They are great, I still have the little 1080 and my daughter sews with it. Happy straight line quilting!
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Wow, I feel like this post was meant just for me! I usually do FMQ with my BSR foot, but the quilt I’ve got under my needle today is one that really needs straight line quilting. Yes, I love my Bernina walking foot, and you’ve given me some great ideas about new ways to use it beyond just stitch in the ditch. Thank you!!