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08-30-2011, 10:13 AM

#11

marknfran

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glassquilt

It's a thread or two smaller - allows for the rollover when pressing.

boy, I cannot see a thread or two with my eyes.....I just do my best to keep the l/4 inch.

08-30-2011, 10:26 AM

#12

luvTooQuilt

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I cant make a STRAIGHT 1/4 in seam- so a scant 1/4 inch is definite not favorable in my lifetime.. !! So scrappy Here I come!!

08-30-2011, 10:48 AM

#13

SewhappySue

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Ty...I just ignored using scant and carried on with my reg 1/4" and so far so good lol fingers crossed.

08-30-2011, 10:54 AM

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PaperPrincess

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Here's a tutorial on this board that is very informative.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89997-1.htm

08-30-2011, 11:55 AM

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I say consistency is more important.

08-30-2011, 12:01 PM

#16

eparys

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As long as you are consistent through out the project and you are not matching someone elses blocks you are fine with 1 plain 1/4" seam.

08-30-2011, 12:03 PM

#17

Tartan

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I use my 1/4 inch foot and move the needle position over 1 notch on my Bernina for a scant quarter. The Bernina 1/4 inch foot does do a beautiful, very consistant 1/4 inch seam.

08-30-2011, 12:07 PM

#18

NanaCsews2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dd

I say consistency is more important.

Consistent throughout the project. Only way I can get it to work. If I start scant, I finish scant. It doesn't say scant, I line up the 1/4" on the presser foot and keep the seams at 1/4".

08-30-2011, 12:19 PM

#19

BellaBoo

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As long as all your blocks sew to the same size it doesn't matter what seam allowance you use. It's better to be consistent so seams will match up.
Sewing a full 1/4" and then a scant 1/4" and then something in the middle, nothing will match up that way.

08-30-2011, 12:37 PM

#20

sparkys_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QBeth

All of the above answers with one addtional thought. Some patterns demand such high accuracy, and usually specify a scant 1/4", that it's best to follow their instructions. Other patterns, it's not all that critical.

When I see "scant", I scram! :)