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    On my machine when I use the flange foot there is a setting where you are supposed to measure from the needle to the flange and move the needle to adjust to make sure it is 1/4 inch. Also, if I use thicker cotton thread instead of the polycoated cotton which is thinner it does change my 1/4 by a scant.

    Interesting results thanks for posting that picture. A picture is worth a thousand words!

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    Yeah, 1/4" isn't 1/4" everywhere. That's why I sew a project on one machine and don't switch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobW View Post
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    I keep telling you not all size 9 shoes fit you because you are a 10! LOL

    You guys are so funny!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jean Sewing Machine View Post
    Can you change your needle position to make your seam more accurate? I do that to give me a scant 1/4" seam.
    I 'm not sure.... Got to chevk my manual...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Amy R View Post
    wow! and wow for the pretty fabrics!

    The fabrics are Swirls... Love 'em....


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    Quote Originally Posted by snippet View Post
    Yeah, 1/4" isn't 1/4" everywhere. That's why I sew a project on one machine and don't switch.

    Well, I did use the same mavhines but switched feet.... Never again!


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    On using those 1/4 inch feet, some machines don't allow you to move the itty bitty bit over because of the center hole. Just be sure to handwheel down the first couple of stitches after you adjust it to see if it will work. Otherwise you can break a needle or part of the sewing machine.

    Thank you for the pictures. It is amazing the difference just a little bit one way or the other of a 1/4 inch can make.

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    Sandy- Are you narrow or Medium? that could be the issue!
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBake View Post
    Sandy- Are you narrow or Medium? that could be the issue!
    What do you mean?


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    I guess the lesson here is to sew all your blocks with the same foot.
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