The Janome Darning Foot (Open Toe) 9mm, also known as the embroidery foot, is designed for “free hand” embroidery and darning, helping ensure proper stitch formation while reducing skipped stitches and puckering. It also protects your fingers as you move fabric freely under the needle. This foot is especially helpful for beginners learning freehand embroidery. The open toe design improves visibility of stitches, making it particularly popular with quilters who require greater precision and clarity during their projects.