tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post8638526233835131862..comments2024-03-10T19:45:05.022-07:00Comments on Kim's Big Quilting Adventure: Some BasicsKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05365964667029948020noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-9392507415703743832011-08-10T18:46:42.694-07:002011-08-10T18:46:42.694-07:00We've been helping a "newbie" in our...We've been helping a "newbie" in our quilt quild establishing with her accurate 1/4" seams yet she would phone & tell us that ea block she made although same pattern was a dif size. Finally our group met & the mystery was solved. Yes she did sew very accurate 1/4" seams but the under fabric sometimes shifted & just was not kept lined up with the top fabric while she sewed the seam & quickly pressing to one side would often cover this mistake.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591123879756027904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-86376685939295634942011-08-09T14:44:16.848-07:002011-08-09T14:44:16.848-07:00I always feel my fold(s) if I fold the fabric more...I always feel my fold(s) if I fold the fabric more than once. If those two folds aren't snugged right up tight to eachother, you will get the dreaded 'v' when you cut your strips. Love your blog! HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-12128380562203631202011-08-09T09:19:56.301-07:002011-08-09T09:19:56.301-07:00Since I bought my magnet my 1/4 inch allowance has...Since I bought my magnet my 1/4 inch allowance has gotten much better! I do so love it when you give advice! It is like having my Mother to talk to again! Thank you!!Josie McRaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920829397288239105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-30724160496195439122011-08-09T07:35:53.183-07:002011-08-09T07:35:53.183-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880090308175770049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-75120737712996484632011-08-09T06:37:59.771-07:002011-08-09T06:37:59.771-07:00My machine is a Janome and I have the quarter inch...My machine is a Janome and I have the quarter inch foot but I find I get a dog's hind leg of a seam with it so I use the ordinary foot which has a ridge in it that measures a minimal quarter inch from the needle to the ridge. My friend was having the same trouble and she now does what I do and we both get perfect seams.<br /><br />I find fabric is rarely put on the bolt evenly and I nearly always have to jiggle the selvedges about to get them even.Mad about Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544300326099671122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-54265048747680072572011-08-09T06:22:09.131-07:002011-08-09T06:22:09.131-07:00Thanks for the reminder to cut and sew carefully. ...Thanks for the reminder to cut and sew carefully. I know I have problems when I rush and aren't as careful as I should be. My 1/4 foot on my new machine is well worth the extra money!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08868441677508285552noreply@blogger.com