1/4 inch seams
#3
It won't be bad as long as you are consistent. The only issue you may run into is that if you are following a pattern, your end dimensions may not be what the product in the patterns says which could affect borders adn such. As long as you realize this and take it into account, you should be fine!
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When I first started quilting I did the size that came out when I put the foot at the edge of the fabric. Then I learned my needle would move to the right so two notches made it a scant 1/4 inch. I didn't loose points just had no idea what size the quilt would be you can adjust borders to make it any size you want.
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It would make a difference if you had 1/2 square triangles in there. The points would be cut off or not aligned properly. Also if you were, for example, using a 4 patch combined with a full square, your 4 patch won't be the same size as the square, though that could be easily trimmed.
#8
It is better if you can get used to sewing a consistent scant 1/4".
Trying to adjust plain squares, sashing, borders, etc... to match with your seams could end up being very frustrating :wink:
Trying to adjust plain squares, sashing, borders, etc... to match with your seams could end up being very frustrating :wink:
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I have a nifty set of rulers only 1/2 inch wide with the 1/4 inch line down the middle (I think the set is made by Olfa. Just to check my accuracy, I put the needle down on the 1/4 inch line and the edge of the ruler meets with the 1/4 inch mark on my presser foot. Usually my blocks come out as they should that way.
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