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    I have a spring type free motion foot that I really don't like because it is so noisey. I found a foot in my machine box and it has an open toe but no spring on it and it attaches just to the shank. I tried it in fmq and it works great I think. So my question is , do you have to have the foot that has the spring on it?

    #2
    You can do FMQ without a spring foot. I agree that they are too noisy.
    I have a Viking.


    Coast of South Carolina USA
    Sewing/Quilting on my Viking Sapphire 870

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      #3
      Thank you Pam for your quick response. I also have a Viking. Glad to hear I don't have to use the spring type foot!


      Coast of South Carolina USA
      Sewing/Quilting on my Viking Sapphire 870

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        #4
        If you don't want to use the spring type foot, you could try reducing the pressure on the foot so it doesn't press down so hard on the fabric. I have done this successfully (you will need to check your manual to find this wheel/knob thingy - I have a Janome and it is near the thread bar that goes up & down at the front, but I have to open the access panel to the left to see it)


        Coast of South Carolina USA
        Sewing/Quilting on my Viking Sapphire 870

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          #5
          Try oiling the spring to see if that reduces the noise. They shouldn't be making any kind of noise as you stitch.
          If the noise is a distinct thunk I'd take it in for service because it should not be making that type of noise.

          Teri
          Teri

          Quilting is a Beautiful & Complicated Art!

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            #6
            You can wrap an elastic band around the top of the spring to stop it. I think it's Leah Day who advocates that and bending the bar back out of the way :shock: click link

            Mug rugger and lounge lizard

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              #7
              I have a transparent, oval shaped, darning foot that works great for FMQ because I can see through it. I find the regular open-toe metal one sometimes gets caught in a stich depending on how much I am sewing. I also like using the closed-toe darning metal foot. Mine are all for Berninas but I am sure they exist for other brands.

              cheers
              Jeanine

              Mug rugger and lounge lizard

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                #8
                Here is a long ago post by Ferrett, an award winning quilter. http://forum/i-need-quilting-related...otion-quilting


                Coast of South Carolina USA
                Sewing/Quilting on my Viking Sapphire 870

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                  #9
                  'Free Motion Feet' - a good description for my DH dancing. :lol:

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                    #10
                    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
                    Originally posted by Reetzbobeetz
                    'Free Motion Feet' - a good description for my DH dancing. :lol:

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                      #11
                      :lol: :lol: :lol:

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Reetzbobeetz
                        'Free Motion Feet' - a good description for my DH dancing. :lol:

                        :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That's perfect. I have one of those one too Rita! :wink:

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