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    Old 02-09-2010, 06:18 PM
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    Kate2, quarter inch presser foot is the easiest way. You might measure your presser foot depending on your machine you may have one that sews 1/4 inch.
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    Old 02-09-2010, 06:19 PM
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    Welcome. I used the painters tape when I started also. There are 1/4 inch presser feet that will help with your seams. Just remember, there are no quilt police, so just have fun.
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    Old 02-09-2010, 06:19 PM
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    Amen.
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    Welcome. I used the painters tape when I started also. There are 1/4 inch presser feet that will help with your seams. Just remember, there are no quilt police, so just have fun.
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    Old 02-09-2010, 10:07 PM
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    Welcome to the Board from Southern California!
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    Old 02-10-2010, 02:26 PM
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    Welcome from beautiful, snowy eastern PA!
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    Old 02-10-2010, 06:59 PM
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    Hi kate2,

    greetings from the Sacramento area in CA.

    The 1/4" seam allowance requires practice. I use a special 1/4" foot with my machine.

    I would recommend that you start with an easy pattern where a 1/4" seam is not as important. When I first started quilting, I made sure that my seams were consistent. I KNOW that they were far from 1/4"
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    Old 02-11-2010, 12:03 PM
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    I'm new too. I use my sewing foot set at 1/4 inch. thats the easist way for me.
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    Old 02-11-2010, 12:13 PM
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    Welcome Kate2 - you and I can learn things together!
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    Old 02-11-2010, 12:15 PM
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    Welcome to the board! you will love it here!!!
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    Old 02-11-2010, 03:54 PM
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    Welcome from Snowy White Mountains in California. Ask lots of questions, it keeps everyone busy finding answers for you and we all love to stay busy.
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