Originally Posted by
gardnergal970
Not all 1/4 inch feet give the quilter's 1/4 inch. To check yours, take 3 strips of fabric 11/2 inches wide and sew them together. The middle strip should measure an exact 1 inch. You might have to adjust where your needle comes down to get what you need. Some quilters do that every time they start for the day and purposely cut the strips to a length they can use in a scrappy quilt
This is a good idea to do as well as using the tape or Q Tools Sewing Edge to butt your fabric up against, once you've established your 1/4" scant seam line. I found my 1/4" foot wasn't accurate. If you can move your needle from left to right and adjust it tiny amounts, this will help a lot. I use different feet when piecing, so try out and use whatever works for you.