Free Motion Spring Foot (metal) A metal free-motion foot designed to improve visibility and fabric control when quilting or embroidering by hand-guided machine work. Key benefits - Clear visibility: open-front design gives an unobstructed view of the needle and stitching area so you can easily follow printed or marked designs. - Better fabric control: spring action holds the fabric down as each stitch is formed, preventing the fabric from lifting with the needle. - Reduced thread breakage: the spring action and stable metal foot help minimize thread breakage when using specialty or heavier threads. - Precise performance: excellent visibility and control make it easier to execute detailed free-motion techniques. Main features - Open-front metal foot for unobstructed sight lines to the needle and fabric. - Built-in spring action to maintain even contact with the fabric while stitching. - Suitable for free-motion quilting and free-motion embroidery work. - Ideal for stippling, meandering, and thread painting. Practical use scenarios - Stippling across a quilt: maintain consistent contact and visual control while stitching dense, curving quilting patterns. - Thread painting with heavier or specialty threads: reduce thread breakage while building layered, detailed designs. - Following printed or traced patterns: open front allows you to trace outlines and fill areas accurately during free-motion embroidery. Performance notes - Metal construction provides stable stitch formation and durable contact with the fabric. - Spring action reduces fabric lift and needle-pull, supporting smoother stitches with heavier threads and complex fills. Suitable for anyone doing free-motion quilting, meandering, stippling, or thread-painting who needs better visibility and reduced thread breakage during machine-guided hand work.