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danlynmartin 07-12-2011 03:56 AM

I have a quilting problem that I had a solution for and since I have been out of quilting for a few months have forgotten what it is and need some help and I know it is a problem other quilters have.
I can sew a consistent 1/4 inch seam when piecing until I come to the end of the seam. It moves over a little on the last 2/3 stitches and is now less than 1/4. This makes a big difference if you are working on miniatures especially. Does anyone have a tip on what to do.
Marilynne

Diana Lynne 07-12-2011 04:02 AM


Originally Posted by danlynmartin
I have a quilting problem that I had a solution for and since I have been out of quilting for a few months have forgotten what it is and need some help and I know it is a problem other quilters have.
I can sew a consistent 1/4 inch seam when piecing until I come to the end of the seam. It moves over a little on the last 2/3 stitches and is now less than 1/4. This makes a big difference if you are working on miniatures especially. Does anyone have a tip on what to do.
Marilynne

Hi Marilynne, I am sorry but I am so new to both sewing and quilting that I can not help but did want to say welcome :-) ..I saw where you are from and wanted to say that there was this show that my husband and I both loved that was based in Saskatchewan ..Corner Gas :lol: ..Welcome again, and I am sure that someone will be able to help you..There are so many wonderful people on this board

earlylace 07-12-2011 04:02 AM

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I have this problem too, I find if I slow down at the end and feed my fabric slower it is better

saf 07-12-2011 04:04 AM

Hello and welcome from the UK! I have the same problem so as it is coming to the end of the seam I use my stitchripper to hold it in place. Maybe this will work for you.

Jammin' Jane 07-12-2011 05:25 AM

Hello Marilynne! Welcome from Minnesota!
I find that slowing down the machine at the end helps a lot. Sometimes I use an awl to hold the ends in place. Good luck!

Lori B. 07-12-2011 06:54 AM

Welcome from Michigan.:)

tangledthread 07-12-2011 07:22 AM

Hello and Welcome from Alberta!

rwquilts 07-12-2011 07:26 AM

Welcome to the Board! I LOVE miniatures! You have to either slow down or keep a guide to keep you accurate! No miracle fix here!

LeslieFrost 07-12-2011 07:33 AM

Hello and welcome from NW Wisconsin! The other replies sound helpful. I do mini's also, but have not had this problem.

danlynmartin 07-12-2011 08:00 AM

Corner Gas is one of my favourites as well. We are into reruns now and enjoying them just as much


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