sik1010

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

hmross

Who says you have to follow a pattern. Just use them as idea generators. I prefer coming up with stuff on my own. I have made several quilts and not one came from a pattern.

Abby'smom

wow-- welcome from se TX

ShowMama

Hi, and welcome, from Centra Texas.

Remember that a huge part of quilting is being creative, which you've already got down pat. Keep up the good work!

vivoaks

Those quilts look gorgeous to me! One trick I learned for getting that "scant" 1/4" was to use a stack of maybe 8-10 small post-it notes, placed on the machine right where you lay your fabric. Set it up and check it to make sure it sews that scant 1/4", then just use that to line up all your fabric as you sew. Hope I explained it well enough that you "got it!"

Thumbelina

Pretty quilts. Welcome from NE Ohio.

pontiac46750

Your quilts are beautiful. You are doing great. As for your seam allowance problem .
When I first started sewing in 1984 I didn't have a 1/4 inch sewing foot for my machine so I improvised. I took a stack of post it notes and lined them up 1/4 inch from my needle. It was easier for me to line my fabric up with because it gave me a bigger area to see. Or you can measure out and put a piece of painters tape where you need to line up the fabric so it can help you. Just my opinion.
Quilty Hugs,
Ann W. in Indiana

ksea

Hello and welcome from Michigan!! You will love this board! I agree with the advice of getting a 1/4 inch foot for your machine!

aneokle

You look like you are doing a great job. Keeping your eye on the quarter inch seam instead of the needle is the best way. When I teach 4-h kids that is the way I explain it to them. Aneokle

Macie

I measured 1/4 inch from the needle to a spot on my machine and taped a thick piece of cardboard so my seams are all 1/4 inch. Hope I said this right and you understand
I am from Northern California