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12-17-2010, 08:29 AM

#11

kakels

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Ok, I figured it out! There is a line on my machine, on the bobbin cover. It's 1/4 inch. My teacher told me I have a 1/4 inch foot, so I've been sewing to the edge of my foot, not the line! I have a picture if I can figure out how to post it.

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12-17-2010, 08:30 AM

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kakels

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Thank you thank you thank you! I'm going to rip it out and resew it to see if it works!

12-17-2010, 08:35 AM

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sherriequilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dungeonquilter

When pinning the points, place a pin vertical through the point and through the matching point. Holding the pin vertical, place a pin normal way on each side of the pin. Remove vertical pin.
When sewing the points, try to sew a couple of threads outside (into the seam allowance) the point. This will leave enough for the fold, leaving the point showing.

But still make sure your seam allowance is the consistent. I had (still have) trouble with my seams being scant 1/4 inch and had some wavy seams trying to get my points. Had to really work on those seams! Good luck with yours.

12-17-2010, 08:42 AM

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amandasgramma

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I created a quickie tutorial -- hope it helps...

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-83439-1.htm

12-17-2010, 08:51 AM

#15

kakels

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Thanks for the tutorial! The pictures sure help. And all the advice!

I'm going to go sit on the couch and rip out everything I have done and start all over again.

Thanks to everyone again! I can't believe how nice you all are and how fast you all reply! Thank you!