I agree with what Donna says 1/4 seams are already narrow and my quilts are made to use and I want them to hold together also I have been quilting 30 plus years and have always used the 1/4 inch never had a problem with things fitting or winning ribbons when displayed also never had a problem with blocks not being the right size but then my patterns all say use 1/4 inch seams unless otherwise stated why try to make things more difficult