Call me dumb, but what is?
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Here's a tutorial on this board that is very informative.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89997-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89997-1.htm
#18
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Originally Posted by dd
I say consistency is more important.
#19
As long as all your blocks sew to the same size it doesn't matter what seam allowance you use. It's better to be consistent so seams will match up.
Sewing a full 1/4" and then a scant 1/4" and then something in the middle, nothing will match up that way.
Sewing a full 1/4" and then a scant 1/4" and then something in the middle, nothing will match up that way.
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Originally Posted by QBeth
All of the above answers with one addtional thought. Some patterns demand such high accuracy, and usually specify a scant 1/4", that it's best to follow their instructions. Other patterns, it's not all that critical.
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