I agree with what has been said, but some patterns will not work well, will not line up properly without 1/4" seams. I am getting the monthly quilt blocks from my LQS, already cut out, and the flying geese do not work with a fat 1/4" seam which is what my machine foot measures. I had to force myself to make a 1/4" seam, using a piece of tape to line up the fabric.