Call me dumb, but what is?
#21
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Originally Posted by dd
I say consistency is more important.
Other blocks may lose part of a point if you use regular 1/4" too. There is enough wiggle room to end up with a mess.
That's why I generally make a practice block and measure before committing to a whole layout.
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by dd
I say consistency is more important.
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
You know, that's something that I just can't be bothered with. Maybe I'm wrong but I just do the regular quarter inch.
I just achieved the 1/4" and I just can't be bothered with a scant 1/4" either. I am confident that if I achieve the scant 1/4" seam, someone will change that as well. If 1/4" is used throughout then what is the point, all seams will be the same.
#25
Even though it generally means that you do a couple of threads under the quarter inch, I think what the designer is trying to tell you is to be very careful/accurate with your piecing. This can be useful if your fabric is a bit thicker than the usual thread count as well.
#27
I just don't like the 1/4 inch seam as some times the fabric will wonder and have to redo it. I use a half inch seam and cut it back to a 1/4 inch or just sew it a half inch and make sure the blocks are the right size.
#28
I'm like you guys. Good gracious, how can you even see "one or two threads"...? sounds like measuring "almost" a pound. Not sure who came up with that but I'm not too crazy about instructions that say "scant" 1/4 inch. We may be "learning" but it still sounds dumb!
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
You know, that's something that I just can't be bothered with. Maybe I'm wrong but I just do the regular quarter inch.
#30
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When I first started quilting I made sure I had an exact 1/4", but depending on the thread I used it wasn't coming out as a 1/4". The thread was a little heavy and therefore the blocks weren't pressing out to what I needed. In learning more as going along I found that using a finer thread and setting the machine needle to just a shy 1/4" was the way to go. Your points are not sewn into the seams etc. After awhile it will become automatic. My personnel preference for thread is aurifil 50wt. makes my piecing so much easier.
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Suzy
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