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Comment by Rosie Rayner on September 11, 2009 at 12:58pm

I'm joining in this discussion quite late. I've got an Artista 170 and the feet are very expensive in the UK. Does anyone know what kind of adapter I need so that I can buy clip-on feet rather than Bernina screw-on ones? I guess Bernin a aren't very keen on people doing this!

Comment by Jeanette on July 5, 2009 at 8:58pm

I have a Bernina 160, It is an amazing machine, perfect stitch and I've had mine since 2000 (I think) I use a generic walking foot with the adapter. (when I use a walking foot which is rarely as I don't quilt much anymore)

Comment by Kathy on June 17, 2009 at 9:54am

I have a Bernina 200 upgraded to a 730 so that I could use the USB stick for embroidery designs and the BSR. I so LOVE it! That is a great idea about buying the adapter to fit generic feet! My $150.00 walking foot stopped working properly. I had to take it to the dealer's for adjustments-more $. Thanks for that idea!

Comment by Marg on June 14, 2009 at 9:05pm

Hello again Bernina Fans. I have a Bernina Virtuosa 160 (also a 530). I found and bought a walking foot from a dealer/repair shop Part no P60445. $65. It does not work...does not seem to fit properly and when sewing, the material does not go through the feed dogs. Does anyone know if this is the wrong part or am I just doing something wrong?

Comment by Tara on May 29, 2009 at 7:30am

The regular price here (DC area) is about $120 USD. The fabric store I got my machine at has coupons like once a month and I got mine on sale and used a coupon, so I ended up paying about $65 for it. I use it for quilting, but also for a lot of general sewing, too.

Comment by Joanne on May 28, 2009 at 8:34pm

My shank is metal--it came with my 830 20+ years ago. It fit right onto the generic foot to give it the right height and I was good to go. Because I had that metal shank, I did buy the generic and have been very happy with it.

Comment by Mary Coble on May 28, 2009 at 8:19pm

I paid about $120 a little over a year ago for the walking foot. I have only done a little quilting - but you definitely need it. I thought about trying the shank and generic foot but wasn't sure how far back in models this would apply (mine is pretty old). One concern about the generic/shank I saw (catalog) was that they were plastic. The Bernina stock item is not - it is as well made as the machine. I consider it an investment.

Comment by Joanne on May 28, 2009 at 2:36pm

I wanted a Bernina walking foot as well and found it pricey but I was at a sewing machine dealers when he gave me the price--but he also said that if I had an adapter (which I did as it came with my 830) then I could buy a generic one which was a heck of a lot cheaper. I brought the adapter in to be sure (something to do with the shank) and it worked and I'm happy. I now have a 440QE and thank goodness one came with it.I got this here in Toronto if you have any questions. The walking foot makes a big difference. I am working on a quilt right now and forgot to put it on--didn't take long to notice!

Comment by donna on May 28, 2009 at 2:14pm

Marge,

I have the Bernina 730 artista, mine was close to $150.00. Thank goodness I had a 30% coupon. The walking foot is nice has the two feet that you can change.
I'm also doing a baby quilt, my 2nd one following this pattern.
So this is fun, found another task I like...
I'm learning as I go along, next are rulers as I need them.
Donna

Comment by Marg on May 28, 2009 at 2:08pm

I am starting to learn some quilting techniques and have all the squares cut out for a queen size rag top quilt. I have heard that the walking foot makes things easier and better when quilting. I phoned a local Bernina dealer and got a price of $139.cdn. Pretty pricey I thought. Does anyone know if this is reasonable?

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