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    Old 02-25-2010, 06:22 AM
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    [quote=deedles215][quote=Ninnie]
    Originally Posted by deedles215
    Originally Posted by tkhooper
    Originally Posted by brushandthimble
    I love my 1/4" foot with the guide :)
    ditto
    Yes you should be able to get one, there are gentic brands, based low shank or high shank

    It's a Montgomery Ward machine from an old family friend... not a brand name, but it's a sturdy, nice machine! I don't know the model # etc... But since Montgomery Ward is obviously not around anymore, I can't go back there and see what parts they have. I just wondered if I would be able to find feet at a LQS or whatever.
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    Old 02-25-2010, 07:15 AM
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    Painters tape works well also
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    Old 02-25-2010, 02:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jingleberry
    I would trim them all to the smallest one and work on making a 1/4" seam consistently.Just keep trying and you will get better, just takes time. Better to do it now than later. Good luck !!!
    i would do the same thing, and have done it more times than i want to admit.
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    Old 02-25-2010, 02:10 PM
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    Originally Posted by brushandthimble
    I love my 1/4" foot with the guide :)
    :thumbup: Me too! I just about finished my first project, sewing lots and lots of 2&1/2 inch squares together, WONDERFUL! ;-)
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    Old 02-25-2010, 02:14 PM
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    You should be able to find the model number on that machine around the wheel end of it, but you need to know Long Shank, slant shank, or short shank. The older models of the Montgomery Ward machines were very good metal made machines and hold up really well. If you need help in determining the shank, Clotilde's has a guide for determining the type you need. (You can google them and find it online.) I got a 1/4 in foot with my new Elna in April, but I know our LQS orders them to fit all machines.

    Make sure you are holding that ruler down tight when cutting, that can make a big difference in your blocks as well.

    Have fun with it.
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    Old 02-25-2010, 06:59 PM
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    I'm with u on this one
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    Old 02-25-2010, 07:03 PM
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    Not having all your blocks the same size will throw the quilt off.
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    Old 02-25-2010, 09:40 PM
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    I can't sew a 1/4" seam straight to save my life, I have to use the 1/4" foot guide also.
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    Old 02-26-2010, 03:24 AM
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    This may sound dumb, but how do you square the blocks to be the same?
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    Old 02-26-2010, 06:38 AM
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    that is not a dumb question it's a necessary question that I can't explain but someone here will be able to without confusing you like I would do.
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