No FMQ for me

[maliw]

There I was an hour ago happily FMQ, I'm making covers for incubators for the local SCBU, when the needle hit the darning foot. I wasn't sure what had happened as this is an open toed foot, until I took the foot off and the plastic shaft had split allowing the foot part to move around on its own. So I now have to buy a new foot before I can carry on and complete the cover so no FMQ for me for a while.

[fajita]

Oh dear. What a shame.
I'm sure there will be options. Some clever people on here will have suggestions, I'm sure.

[Iminei]

Well it is your own fault for consorting with the  Mali, you know it is!

But just as an aside, which machine do you have???
I have a couple of brand new untouched (hell, even unlooked at) darning feet kicking around!

[b15erk]

I don't do FMQ a lot, but I have noticed that unless it's well tightened, the foot can work loose, and cause the needle to break.

Hope you're soon sorted Mal, I hate being interrupted mid-flow....

Jessie

[maliw]

Thanks for the thought Iminei. I wasted no time and ordered one from SMD, I've had an e-mail from Russell to say that it's on it's way so hopefully will be here tomorrow. I could have gone to the shop but petrol would cost far more than postage. Fortunately Elna and Janome are the same feet so I will be able to use it on both machines if necessary.