Test Run of a Walking Foot

So, I purchased a walking foot for my sewing machine over a year ago and have not used it, even once. Why? because I couldn't figure out how to install the darn thing on my sewing machine. I pride myself in being able to figure out how things are put together with and without instructions, but I have to admit, that even with the instructions, I could not figure this little contraption out.

Lately, I've been contemplating making new bedspreads for both the kids, for which the walking foot would be perfect, so I set out to figure out my walking foot. I found this great tutorial on how to install a walking foot. Complete with pictures! I literally had my walking foot on my machine five minutes later! I threw together two pieces of felt and did a very quick test run. I think it came out great! Of course, I'm a novice...what do I know.



Now, being a complete beginner to quilting, and knowing that my patience is short at best, I don't plan to put together anything intricate as far as a quilt goes. I just want to be able to make a bedspread using some of the wonderful fabric I've been drooling over, and give the kids something truly unique. Monkey is hoping for a Nintendo themed room and I'm thinking of incorporating some intensely bright colors in a bedspread to kick-off the project.