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Old 04-03-2016, 08:48 AM
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Rhonda
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Originally Posted by oksewglad View Post
These are wonderful...Dedemac...the improved accuracy comes with time and practice...have you tried a slightly smaller stitch length? One also have to watch for the what I call the "left right swing". I tend to swing into the 1/4" seam at the beginning of the sewing and then swing out at the end...even a little bit will show on these small blocks. I know I do it and always catch myself falling into the habit. Chain stitching a leader or ender helps keep me "in line". Your blocks look great to me...
I also struggle with this. Make sure you can see your seam as you are sewing and go slow. don't sew fast. the slower you go the better you can guide it to stay in the 1/4" seam allowance. As OK said it will show a lot more and cause problems with minis than if you are sewing a large quilt.
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