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feffertim 11-02-2011 10:22 AM

you could always trim all your blocks so that they are the same size. I usually have to do that anyway

valsma 11-02-2011 10:23 AM


Originally Posted by carslo (Post 4617397)
I bought a 1/4 inch foot for all of my machines - that has helped so much! They weren't expensive and I have found that my quilts come together so much easier. *** Also if you quilt block has many seams use a scant 1/4 inch a few threads smaller seam. When there is a lot of seams the fabric pulls tighter together and you nees to be stingy with your seams. I hope tha makes sense.
Happy sewing adventures!

I agree, I have a quarter inch foot for my main sewing machine and am going to order one for my other machine. The quarter inch foot has just made my life much easier when sewing together quilt peices. If you don't have one, I would encourage you to purchase one. The fustration will go away for the most part in the future. For what your working on now, i'm not sure what to tell what to do.

lab fairy 11-02-2011 10:32 AM

If you are using a 1/4 inch foot and it isn't working, you might need to "calibrate" your foot. You do that by carefully cutting two pieces of fabric (I use 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch) and piece them together along the 3 1/2 inch side. After carefully pressing open, measure. You should have a 6 1/2 inch square.

The other issue could be you are using different rulers to measure and they are not accurate. I try to stay within the same brand on a project. It can make a big difference.

Glenda m 11-02-2011 10:36 AM

I found myself 'leaning' to one side. When I sat up right then everything started coming out a little better. I guess I was just getting tired and slumping. LOL

susan... 11-02-2011 10:40 AM

i have the same problem..i have 1/4 inch foot but seem to fade away at the very end of seam. i have to go slow and be extremely aware of fading.

MYWR 11-02-2011 10:50 AM

I FEEL your pain !! somehow - things slip sometimes . . at least for me and it is at the least opportune time as well :(

Rose Marie 11-02-2011 11:19 AM

If I use a 1/4 inch my blocks will be to small. I have to use 2 notchs smaller with my needle and sometimes more. Depents on the amount of pieces in the block.
Do a test with strips to be sure, like someone else recommended.

Mrs. Mitch 11-02-2011 02:32 PM

I feel your pain

Kat Sews 11-02-2011 02:47 PM

If your blocks are close to the right size, and I is important to you to have them exact you can block them into submission. Mark a square the correct size on a piece of freezer paper, lay it on the ironing board. Pin the block to the paper with lots of straight pins matching the marked size. You can use spray starch to help stretch the block. once pinned in place press carefully, using more starch if necessary until you have the size you want. let it cool before removing pins. To shrink pin the same way, mist heavily with water, hold the iron just above the block.

Holice 11-02-2011 02:53 PM

Did you measure as you sewed the various pieces together. Just a little bit of inaccuracy multiplied by many seams can add to or take away measurements. I try to measure several times and if I am off then correct before moving on.


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