I have found another use for SID foot, totally by accident. I use the extended metal piece as a guide when I am making my flying geese blocks. It's so much easier to keep on the line, and the geese 'flew' perfectly. My Cog's Block is an example of this!

thanks for the hint.

Great tip!

I have one of those feet, am going to try that one, saves time and steps! Thanks.

Let me know what you think of it! My geese are absolutely perfect with this. Now, this isn't what I use when I do the speed piece method of Quilterscache.com. This is only for the rectangle and squares blocks.

What is the quilterscache speed piece method?

If you go to quilterscache.com, the drop down box will ask where you want to go today. Find the bar that says HOW TO - PROJECTS, open that up, and scroll down to HOW TO MAKE FLYING GEESE, it is speed piece method B.

Thank you, I found it! Looks alot like Eleanor Burns method, which came first I wonder. :!:

Thank you so much for the pictorial tip :D:D:D

I have this foot and know it as my
quilting foot. How do you use it as a guide for stitch in the ditch?

Thanks for sharing that. I didn't know there was a "stitch in the ditch" foot.

Wow! What a great tip. THank YOU! Your block is really nice, too.

OK, I'm a bit slow here -- if you put the guide blade on the fold, then the needle would be stitching a quarter inch to the left of the fold??? (I'm using a Janome quarter inch foot where the blade is attached to the side of the little foot prong.)

For both you and prm, I believe there are two different feet we are talking about. One is a quarter inch guide for stitching 1/4 inch seams and the other is a "stitch in the ditch foot" which has a little blade that is aligned with the needle. When she lines up her "blade" with the folded line she is actually stitching on that line. Is that clear as mud?? :)

Yep, been using mine for all diagonal sewing, works great!

For both you and prm, I believe there are two different feet we are talking about. One is a quarter inch guide for stitching 1/4 inch seams and the other is a "stitch in the ditch foot" which has a little blade that is aligned with the needle. When she lines up her "blade" with the folded line she is actually stitching on that line. Is that clear as mud?? :)[/quote]
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I'm an idiot -- now I see. I wasn't thinking about the right foot. Half-zheimers really bad this morning.

Great hint Deb -- now I know why all your blocks are so even. My Janome has the stitch in ditch foot that fits with the accufeed system, so that should really work well. Thanks.

Is the "stitch in the ditch" foot a universal foot for all machines, or do you need the one made for your brand? I have never heard of this foot. I have a Janome, which I love.

I'm not sure, I believe you need one that fits your particular brand of machine. I know I needed a Bernina specific one. Someone else might know more definitively.

great idea, so smart of you.

Great idea I will be sure to try it the next time that I do flying geese. Thank you for the pictures and your block is beautiful.

Correct. I also have a Janome, and do use the 1/4 foot guide (with the needle moved a bit to the right for that scant 1/4 inch) when I am making my blocks. I use the stitch in the ditch - the extended metal guide when I need to sew RIGHT ON THE LINE. My quilting foot is what I know as my walking foot.

I knew I wasn't the only one who probably did this. I have not seen a posting for this and thought it was good to share!

I do belive that SID feet are available for most machines. I also think that you would need one particular to your machine. I know that some of the shafts are straight, while some are angled a bit. That would make a difference in the alingment of the attachment.

Super tip - never thought of that one - I have used it for a "scant 1/4" before - but will give this a try.

oh - just saw piano lady's question - I too have a janome machine - and they DO make a stitch in the ditch foot (snap on at least).

I have a SITD foot and can't stand it. This is a much better use for it. :D

I have Janome machines also, it's the G foot.

Thanks! Will check with my dealer tomorrow.

Thank you for doing that, I have one of those metal pieces and have no clue what foot it goes on, or how it goes on. Penny

one quick question, are you sewing on the crease or is the guide on the crease. Flying geese are not my fave because of all the steps involved.

Disreguard the last question, You answered it already, thanks.

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I'm an idiot -- now I see. I wasn't thinking about the right foot. Half-zheimers really bad this morning.

Great hint Deb -- now I know why all your blocks are so even. My Janome has the stitch in ditch foot that fits with the accufeed system, so that should really work well. Thanks.[/quote]

You are not an idiot, I have prof of how smart you are with the beautiful doll quilt you made me. I am the one not so smart. I have a medal thing and have no ideal what foot its for our how it goes on. I could not even get the picture of the quilt on here. someone else had to post the pictures for me. Penny

Yes, I used to feel that way as well and my top points always seemed to be a bit 'wonky' (I picked that term up from Sulabug), even when using pencil to mark. Just could not seem to get them straight. For some reason, that little extension keeps me right on the diagonal. I also have learned (as have many others), that the second square must be absolutely on the edge as even a little bit will make a huge difference in the top point.

Penny -- you are too kind.

That is just a fact, know if you want a sneak peak at your quilt, I tried to post but could not, so watterstide posted for me, they are small, but go to the picture section and look at march doll quilt. that is the title I put on there. when you get to it you have to go down a few coments to see the pictures. Penny

Thanks Deb, There are so many patterns that I would like to make but the frustration of the geese stops me from them. I will try it and let you know how I do with it. Yours look perfect.

Deb, You made me look through my box of feet and I don't see one :( I'll have to check my manual to see if there is one for my machine, now I gotta have one.

I also want to thank you for the wonderful reminder to move my needle a 'tad' when making a scant 1/4" ... I'd forgotten that ... it makes it so much easier :D

Here's a picture of the Janome O foot, which is the 1/4" foot and the Janome G foot, which is the stitch in the ditch foot. Hope this helps.

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Oops, posted twice!

Thank You for the hint and letting us know about the SID foot. I have a Janome and will try this fir sure.

Excellent tip!

i use it mostly to join warm and natural batting, putting the bar in the center and using a zig zag to jon the pieces.
i will give this one a try too!