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    Old 08-09-2011, 03:20 AM
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    Hello, and welcome from Michigan!
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    Old 08-09-2011, 03:20 AM
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    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.
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    Old 08-09-2011, 05:09 AM
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    wow-- welcome from se TX
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    Old 08-09-2011, 06:04 AM
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    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!
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    Old 08-09-2011, 06:29 AM
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    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!"
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    Old 08-09-2011, 06:52 AM
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    Pretty quilts. Welcome from NE Ohio.
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    Old 08-09-2011, 07:06 AM
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    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.
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    Old 08-09-2011, 08:27 AM
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    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!
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    Old 08-09-2011, 08:36 AM
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    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
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    Old 08-09-2011, 08:40 AM
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    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
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