big foot + little foot

Yes, I'm familiar with the needle position adjustment on my machine. I
use it with the A-all purpose foot. However, I have not engaged it
with the straight-stitch foot--there doesn't appear to be a lot of
clearance and I didn't want to risk adjusting it too far and crunching
the needle. I didn't expect to adjust the needle position with the
straight stitch plate in place once I purchase that. Honestly, I
probably haven't changed my habits yet since my Husqvarna had a one
touch 1/4 needle position that I used all the time and with this
machine I've just stuck with the same setting and the quarter inch foot
for my latest projects. I need to get out of automatic mode (ie, turn
on machine and start stitching) and fiddle a bit to find the right seam
measurement.

Thanks all!

Jumping in here late, I have never used either, I have the
manufacturers clear plastic darning/free motion embroidery foot for my
Bernina. I also have the 1/4" foot, but, two or three weeks ago I got
lazy and instead of getting out the 1/4" foot I simply moved the
needle position to the right and continued using my #1 foot, the
result is a scant 1/4". Guess I wasted my money on that 1/4" foot.

Bonnie, in Middletown, VA





On 3 Mar 2006 07:51:08 -0800, "Wren" wrote:

I have the metal 1/4" patchwork guide foot that came with my Janome but
I have several problems with it: 1) I can't get a scant 1/4"...only a
full 1/4" 2) some fabrics get caught in the seam guide on the side of
the foot...especially when piecing small triangles 3) when chain
piecing, it's tough to feed fabric under the foot. I reduced the
pressure on the foot which helped somewhat. I'm still getting used to
my new machine though...piecing with this one is a little trickier than
the Husqvarna I had because the feed dogs are much stronger (and have
more defined teeth) as well as the wider opening for the needle---so I
feel I really need to get the straight stitch throat plate for this
machine.

The 1/4" guide foot will be great for piecing long strips of fabric but
I need something different for mini to small patchwork blocks.

Thanks for the feedback on the Big Foot...I'd been considering that for
a while now--but not anymore. As far as the Little Foot, I put a bid
in on one through ebay but I've gotten outbid before, so maybe the same
thing will happen again. I did that before I posted this question--so
now I'm kicking myself. I'll look into the Janome straight stitch
plate + metal 1/4" foot combo--that one doesn't have the guide piece on
the side.

Thanks all--I really appreciate your input!