Janome Top-Load - Darning Foot (Open Toe) Occasionally referred to as the Embroidery Foot, the Darning Foot is used for free hand embroidery and darning to ensure proper stitch formation, minimize skipped stitches and puckering and also protect your fingers while you move your fabric freely under the needle. The open toe version greatly improves visibility of stitches and is especially popular with quilters.