kinkajou

I agree, I chose Pfaff over Bernina because of the built in walking foot!

Bucket

I recently bought the babylock decorator's choice machine. There is a setting that measures 1/4 inch from the edge of the presser foot. I have been working on a butterfly quilt that has lots of small pointed edges. Piecing the entire quilt, I had no problem whatsoever with the fabric feeding improperly. It's a great machine (but a bit pricy).

watterstide

yes, she does! you can also use quilters 1/4" tape.
i also used "white out" on the inside of the black bar on the foot..so i can see it better...

when using a leader like bonnie suggests, i find that sometimes you start,with the fabric tight up against the bar..then as you finish sewing the piece, i tended to sort of relax and let it go, therefore, the 1/4" seam was narrow at the start of the piece, and a bit wider at the end of the piece..the leader and ender took care of that little issue for me..

ConnieF

http://www.husqvarnaviking.com//medi..._facelift.html

This machin will run around $1599 on sale around here for $1299 for the sew expo. Not tyring to sell a Viking but I luve them. watch this vidio. you want to be able to move the needle position, and a 1/4 in foot and this has a larger open space to roll a quilt , and is a back up machine I'd like to get. I wanted the modle before these but didn't get one. Havent seen these new ones but I know I have Vikings and I love them all. All machine you can get a 1/4 in seam you just need to find where it is. Usualy the foot is the biggest priblem for some are real wide and if you can'tmove the needle position it is hard to keep a good 1/4 in seam. Also If I remember this one had the sencor foot and the needle threader. You really get a lot on thers Sapphires... Remember not everyone drives a FORD . I hope this is helpful.

ConnieF

OH and I should add my feather weight does a beatiful 1/4 in seams as the treddle does also so just saying again you can do a 1/4 in seam on most all machines and if it is not a good 1/4in seam it is because the foot or the tension.
And I might add a nothe tid bit... with the Viking and the scensor foot you do not have to use an expencive walking foot. YOU do not I promis need one... I have a new one in a bok over 15 years old I havent ever used. Wish I hadn't of spent the 50 some it was way back then but some people said I must have it.... Ol well if I ever sell the machine it has one.
My Oldest Viking is over 20 years old and still purrs like a kitty.
It is the #1. That is the name of the machine. I worked for Viking for 20 years. I have seen all machines come in... Have demoed all of them.

Jo Mama

I like my Viking Mega-Quilter. One thing that is important is that yur quarter-inch seam is consistant throughout the quilt you are constructing.

DeeDee1946

I just bought a new Bernette 46 by Bernina. It has a perfect 1/4 seam. But it also has a 1/4 inch seam foot. That makes it really nice. This machine was only $160.00 and the 1/4 inch foot was $7.00. Also bought a walking foot. I'm told by everyone that this is a very good machine for the price. Hope this helps. Love my little Bernett 46.
Deatle

billsgirl

Wow! Am I doing something wrong? I have an older Janome Memory Craft 9000. I bought it used. Only paid $4oo for it. I was so excited about it but now I must say that I am a little disappointed! It has the 1/4 foot and I have used it but it is a little wider than 1/4 inch! This machine has 3 needle positions. However, it doesn't sew a nice straight stitch unless it is in the center position! Any advice?
Bills Girl

crafty

Get a 1/4 foot. check it and sew and sew

Jo Mama

I have a 15 year old Pfaff with the built in walking foot and I wouldn't trade it for anything, even my Mega-Quilter. I use the Pfaff to piece my quilts and the Mega for quilting.