I am working on a "mystery quilt", and the first instruction sheet clearly stated and was highlighted, that the strips sewn together (3 pieces) needed to be 8 1/2". My daughter-in-law is doing the same quilt. On both of our strips, they were only 8 1/4", even though the fabric was exactly the specified width. We both have Viking machines. She ripped hers out and resewed on her daughter's $100 machine, and it was perfect! I had to rip mine out and do scant 1/4" seams. So we wondered if it's something with the Viking machine versus other brands. Anybody know?