Using Your 1/4" Foot
 

I have learned, the hard way, to start and finish your whole quilt using same machine when you use the 1/4" foot. Didn't know it would make that much difference, but it does. Maybe it is the mfg. I was using a Pfaff and a Brother machine. Has anybody else noticed the difference?

Yes, even using a different model but same mfg. there can be a difference. Why is consistency so hard...lol.

I have heard of this also- that is why I always try to keep everything the same for the whole block ( if it is just one I need ) to the whole quilt top - Sorry you had these problems

I did the same thing !!! I had to take in my Pfaff for a cleaning and used my Babylock to finish up. Drove me nuts that the seams didnt match.. Grrrrrrrr... I feel your pain....

Yes, and even buying a special 1/4" foot for my machine didn't make for an accurate 1/4" seam I still have to move the needle 2 clicks to the right which means I have to use the zigzag needleplate for straight stitching - this aggravates me because I'm not getting the best stitch quality as a would with straight stitch needleplate - aaargh!

It does seem strange. You would think that 1/4 inch was 1/4 inch, wouldn't you?

Dina

I use only one machine for piecing but I still check my 1/4" seam every time I start
a new project. Each fabric is different. Easier to do the 3 strips test than do a lot
of ripping.

Couldn't you just measure if it's 1/4 inch and then move your needle to that position?

Oh yeah. Always use the same machine for the same project. I, too, have learned the hard way.

Yes, it's true!! Ah, experience!! :) :)