I really am not dumb but...........
08-30-2012, 08:19 AM
#61
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Bah! Any pattern that mentions a scant 1/4 is banished from my life. Since that measurement can't be defined it is worthless.
I also don't fret if I can't exactly meet the given dimensions of a pattern. For the most part (I said MOST not all) it just doesn't matter.
I can't imagine my grandmother sitting at her treadle worrying if she is sewing a scant 1/4" - or a precise 1/4" either and she produced some amazing quilts!
This is a hobby to be enjoyed, not to get tangled up in stuff that gives people stress.
I also don't fret if I can't exactly meet the given dimensions of a pattern. For the most part (I said MOST not all) it just doesn't matter.
I can't imagine my grandmother sitting at her treadle worrying if she is sewing a scant 1/4" - or a precise 1/4" either and she produced some amazing quilts!
This is a hobby to be enjoyed, not to get tangled up in stuff that gives people stress.
08-30-2012, 08:23 AM
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The 1/4" foot for your Viking is an attachment foot to the walking foot. Yes the $$'s add up but you can get both from your Viking/Husqvarna dealer. I have both. I ordered both when my husband bought me my new machine. I had had my old one for over 30 years and it does still work. But now have one with all the bells and whistle ( which I don't know how to use all but I have them for whenever. 
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
08-30-2012, 09:02 AM
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Well, another thing that comes into play is the size of the thread. Connecting Threads piecing thread is quite substantial and Superior Threads "So Fine" is thin, yet they are both considered #50 piecing thread. So when you press the seam, the larger thread will take up more space in the seam than the thinner thread, and this will affect how large of seam -1/4" or scant 1/4" - you need to make.
08-30-2012, 09:15 AM
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Until recently, all of my piecing was done with C&C thread and 1/4" seams. Different weights of fabrics. No problems (other than human carelessness) with blocks matching (and being the right size) or points being where they should be. Consistency & proper cutting and pressing, is what really matters.
08-30-2012, 10:54 AM
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Just to clarify, I do use very close to 1/4 inch because that is the width of the foot I use for piecing. There have been several threads about being sure to use 1/4 inch over the years and I couldn't figure out why. Was I going to run into trouble because my 1/4" isn't really 1/4"? I really wanted an answer. But it seems if I don't mind if my double bed quilt is a couple of inches wider or narrower, then it's cool. It's OK. Thanx!
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08-30-2012, 12:03 PM
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I do not believe you will be able to find a presser foot for a scant 1/4" seam. I have placed a mark next to my 1/4" that which I believe will make it a "scant" quarter inch.
However I am leary of using a scant 1/4" on quilts that will be used - on wall hanging - no problem.
However I am leary of using a scant 1/4" on quilts that will be used - on wall hanging - no problem.
08-30-2012, 04:37 PM
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scant 1/4 seam
On my husquvarna I just adjust my needle one click over or run a little off the edge. When measuring it is 1/4' but just a scant short; this is the best way I can say. I like the one click over the best.
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