yes, I too just move my needle a click or two depending on what foot I have on. I do prefer to sew with a scant 1/4", I know this drives a lot of people crazy, but I would rather trim my finished block down in size, than have it come out too small, it is so frustrating to expect and need a 12" block and only have it comes out 11-7/8", and then the next one 11-3/4"...and those that do come out 12" are a little on the wonky side....I would rather they come out a true 12-1/8- 12-1/4" and be able to trim down to a nice square 12"