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Do you have a walking foot for your machine? Is it worth it?

i will be attempting a blanket with satin binding on the edges soon. The instructions have recommended a walking foot. 

Does a walking foot make a big difference when sewing (2 layer) blankets?



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I use a floating foot for quilting, which involves three layers.

I have used a regular quilting foot for binding satin edging without any problems. Just pin your material well, remove pins as you sew (do not sew over a pin) and you should be fine.

Pictures when your done, please. :)

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Thanks, Czech! I promise to post pictures when it's finished.

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I recommend beer.

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TrudyML wrote:

I recommend beer.


You would. LOL!

Crooked seams are perfectly acceptable with beer. wink

Well.... some of my seams are crooked without beer, sadly. biggrin 



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LOL! I miss my old neighbor. He sewed. Fixed everything for me.

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TrudyML wrote:

LOL! I miss my old neighbor. He sewed. Fixed everything for me.


I should find the "Men who Quilt" video. It is hilarious. I have known only one man who sewed, but he was nuts and ended up in prison. I am not going to admit that my mother is related to him either. 



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LOL! My neighbor was taught by his mother. Had an antique machine. It was a thing of beauty. You'd walk in and he was making drapes, pillow covers, etc.

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