1/4" quilting foot question

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11-03-2011, 03:12 PM

Debbie B

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1/4" quilting foot question

Recently bought a 1/4" quilting foot for my Brother machine. The instructions only show where to place the fabric & some other instructions about different measurements. My question is: Can you backstitch with a 1/4" quilting foot. I know that I can't backstitch with my walking foot. Thanks!

11-03-2011, 03:25 PM

KatFish

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I do with mine.

11-03-2011, 03:27 PM

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You should be able to! I certainly can with mine on my Bernina!

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11-03-2011, 03:29 PM

QuiltingGrannie

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You should. I do with mine all the time. I can also adjust how far to the left my needle can go. Be sure to measure the 'true' 1/4" measure. The center of that foot is not always at the 1/4". Ask me how I know this. LOl

11-03-2011, 03:41 PM

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I have with mine also. My foot does not have the metal guide on the right side though. It just has indents for the measurements.

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11-03-2011, 03:56 PM

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You should be able to use it just like a regular foot. It just has a guide to help you. I found mine (Janome) gives me an ample quarter inch and have to watch it to make it scant when I work on group projects. It certainly helps with the consistency!

11-03-2011, 04:36 PM

Dolphyngyrl

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yes you can with the quarter inch foot on the brother machines, I do it all the time

11-03-2011, 08:58 PM

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I have a Brother and have both the regular quarter inch piecing foot and the quarter inch with the metal bar guide. Backstitching is no problem with either. Go for it...

11-03-2011, 09:48 PM

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I do with mine.

11-04-2011, 05:02 AM

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babasil

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Just a hint Be sure the needle is in the correct position for the 1/4" inch foot. I have broken many needles by not checking the needle position. I also have a brother CS 8072