why do people do this??
03-13-2012, 05:37 AM
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No matter which machine I use none of my blocks come out the right size using 1/4 inch settings. My Sapphire even has a 1/4 in setting but blocks come out to small.
This is not important for my projects but when in a group that makes blocks for projects they have to be the right size.
So I always move my needle to the 2.5 setting to get the right size blocks.
This is not important for my projects but when in a group that makes blocks for projects they have to be the right size.
So I always move my needle to the 2.5 setting to get the right size blocks.
03-13-2012, 05:54 AM
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03-13-2012, 06:26 AM
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Not all machines let you move the needle over. A Feather Weight for sure does not and many quilters use it. Then when you turn off a machine the lets you move the needle to the right it resets itself again.
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03-13-2012, 06:32 AM
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It is only an issue when you swap blocks. If I make it for myself I do try to use the same machine. Also most of those 1/4 in. feet are slightly off. I always make sure to tweek them when I put them on a machine and I keep them with that machine. I also agree that using a thinner thread made for quilting helps.
Who came up with scant 1/4" anyway? Really I thought 1/4 was cutting it close on seams to begin with of course I started sewing clothes and those are 5/8" seams. I happily do 1/4" figured out long ago that if your consistent your blocks turn out no matter what seam allowance you use.
03-13-2012, 06:36 AM
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It is only an issue when you swap blocks. If I make it for myself I do try to use the same machine. Also most of those 1/4 in. feet are slightly off. I always make sure to tweek them when I put them on a machine and I keep them with that machine. I also agree that using a thinner thread made for quilting helps.
03-13-2012, 06:49 AM
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I totally agree with you. I hate patterns that say scant 1/4". Unless it is a block exchange with others, I totally ignore the scant part. If you use your same machine on the entire quilt, it shouldn't be a problem to use the regular 1/4". I didn't think I could move my needle over either, but a friend with the same machine showed me how. Still "scant" is a naughty word to me.
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