Onebyone

All batting has scrim unless it says No Scrim. Needlepunched batting is punched into scrim. Every batting rep I've asked has told me this.

Onebyone

I think the 1/4" came to be to save fabric before any other reason for it.

Geri B

I wonder what the seam allowance was for clothing back in the day it was hand stitched? Maybe "our" 1/4" seam allowance is a carry-over? Just a thought.

Cass62

I think the biggest myth out there is that there is only "one" way to accomplish something. The second photo in this ebay listing is a pretty good example. Check out the section called, "How to Quilt". Take note, as it is the "only correct way"!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291249321755...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

ghostrider

I certainly wouldn't consider 'silk finish' when used to describe thread as a myth or old wives tale, not by any means. It's merely a descriptive phrase used in advertising and is no more deceptive that 'satin finish' for paint or 'bacon flavored' for immitation bacon bits.

Geri B, the standard seam allowance used in (home) garment construction is 5/8".

Scissor Queen

Not all batting has scrim even if it's needle punched. Quilter's Dream cotton is needle punched and it does not have scrim. Lots and lots of people seem to be under the impression that W&N is 100% cotton when it's not.

Prism99

Scrim is relatively new to batting. Older types of batting that are still on the market will not say "no scrim" even though they have no scrim. Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon cotton batting is an example of this:
http://www.joann.com/mountain-mist-b...e/2181550.html

Also Quilter's Dream batting is needlepunched, but not through scrim.

purplefiend

I completely agree with you,Jan. My first decent machine was a Bernina 1031, still one of my favorite machines; I've sewn everything from jeans to quilts with it. As long as the seam allowance is consistant my quilts will come out just fine. The Berninas 807 and 930 are the same with the needle positions.
Sharon in Texas

purplefiend

Onebyone,
My Father was of the same mind set, but he also thought it had to be hand pieced. He wanted a quilt from me under those guidelines. I gave him a stack of squares,needle,thread and a thimble and said that he should try it before telling me that's what I had to do.Well he declined, said it was far too much work.I said sewing machines were invented for a reason. After he passed away I made a quilt for my Mom and she was very happy to have. I make quilts all by machine from sewing it to binding.
Sharon in Texas

PatPitter

I have quilt my grandmother made in the late 50's that is hand tied and machine quilted.