Old Bernina
by BZ
I've just started quilting and finished my first by hand (cot size). But, now I have inherited my mother's old (as in 40 years old!!!) Bernina. It's hardly been used (we're not a sewing family - I'm breaking the curse!) and it's in good condition. ANSWER If your Bernina runs well and sews straight stitches, you can make quilts. However, if you plan to do appliqué, you'll want to use a zig-zag or blanket stitch. The only other foot I would recommend for now is a walking foot (also known as an "even feed foot"). This foot comes in handy when you're sewing your quilt layers together. The walking foot grips all three layers and feeds them through your machine at the same rate. This prevents the layers from shifting as they pass under the presser foot. If you didn't use a walking foot, your layers might shift, causing puckers on the backside of your quilt. Since your machine is so old, I would recommend calling your Bernina dealer. Ask them if they carry a walking foot for your model. If not, perhaps they have a "generic" or standard walking foot. I inherited a 50-year-old Elna machine and it came with a walking foot. So, chances are good that you'll find a walking foot for your Bernina. Good luck on your quest. Thanks for your question.
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