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05-22-2013, 08:29 AM

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mckwilter

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Be careful and read the instructions for whatever quilt you are making. If the instructions say use a "scant" 1/4" seam, your 1/4" foot may not work. I just had a class with lazer cut pieces, and when the teacher said "scant", she meant "scant"! The points would not line up using my 1/4" foot. I was using my FW, so just had to move the fabric over a thread to make it work.

05-22-2013, 09:04 AM

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SusanSusan33

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Great ideas, ladies!! I found some narrow post it notes that I am going to use to help my 1/4 stay a 1/4. I think I'm using more of a "generous" 1/4 inch rather than a scant 1/4 inch!

05-22-2013, 09:58 AM

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fireworkslover

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Originally Posted by gardnergal970

Not all 1/4 inch feet give the quilter's 1/4 inch. To check yours, take 3 strips of fabric 11/2 inches wide and sew them together. The middle strip should measure an exact 1 inch. You might have to adjust where your needle comes down to get what you need. Some quilters do that every time they start for the day and purposely cut the strips to a length they can use in a scrappy quilt

This is a good idea to do as well as using the tape or Q Tools Sewing Edge to butt your fabric up against, once you've established your 1/4" scant seam line. I found my 1/4" foot wasn't accurate. If you can move your needle from left to right and adjust it tiny amounts, this will help a lot. I use different feet when piecing, so try out and use whatever works for you.

05-23-2013, 06:08 AM

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Donnamarie

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You could stick a piece of graph paper under your machine, find out where the exact 1/4" is and put a piece of masking tape on your machine to use as a guide. Don't forget that not only cutting and sewing but ironing is an important part of the process too. Good luck!