scant 1/4 inch seam
07-02-2009, 03:28 PM
#36
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I just use painter's tape on my needle bed. Painter's tape can be bought in any paint store on a roll. It's tacky but leaves no residue on the bed. I just place the edge just inside the 1/4" gauge on my needle bed. I cut it a couple of inches long which makes it easier to line up your quilt before the the stitching actually occurs. The only draw back in that it covers my bobbin cover. When I need to refill the bobbin I take the tape off and then put put a new piece when my bobbin is filled.
hope this helps
hope this helps
07-02-2009, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I measure my smaller components first - to make sure they are right - before adding them to the rest of the block
making one test block before cutting out a bunch of stuff sometimes helps - at least, if there is a glitch, one hasn't messed up a lot of fabric
for the HST and QSTs - I've learned to make bigger and trim down - it's not a totally wasted step - get rid of all the dog ears and messy edges that way, too
making one test block before cutting out a bunch of stuff sometimes helps - at least, if there is a glitch, one hasn't messed up a lot of fabric
for the HST and QSTs - I've learned to make bigger and trim down - it's not a totally wasted step - get rid of all the dog ears and messy edges that way, too
07-03-2009, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by guehlein
Some of the brand new machines have a scant 1/4" foot as an additional part you can purchase. Machines come with the 1/4". Not sure if you can buy a new foot to fit an older machine though.
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