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Just because you have a 1/4 inch foot doesn't mean that you HAVE to use that as a guide when using a leader to start off your projects. I never let that stop me. I always use the same scrap for 8 or 9 times at least. I learned the hard way, with my thread bunching up at the beginning of a seam and I was really new at this.
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Originally Posted by Up North
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In some quilting communities, those little pieces of fabric you put under the needle to start your sewing are called, "Chain Leaders." They help you to start your seams and you will be surprised how much thread you save. After starting your seam with a chain leader, you will put one at the end of the seam. That is your new chain leader Cut off the first chain leader and then use it at the end of that seam. Keep rotating the chain leaders. Hope this helps and not confuses you. Good luck
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Some folks cut lots and lots of little squares to keep at their machines. Pick up two that look good together and use them as starters and enders. After some time, you start sewing pairs of the twos together as starters and enders. Eventually, you will have enough little blocks to make a cute little scrap quilt without ever noticing it.
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