Eureka! I found it, and immediately thought about how much easier it would make my life.
I attached it and went to town on sewing my second block for BaMS.
I finished, and put it with my first block to mail, when I realized that the new block was most definitely smaller than the first.
How could this be? The 1/4" foot should have made me more precise, and I was stumped.
Then I remembered that the needle position should have been adjusted to 4.0 (vs. the default 3.5) before proceeding.
OOPS.
This week, I made a third postage stamp block, and now I can send Aylin her blocks.
And now I'll remember to adjust the needle each time I turn on the machine.
The too small block will go in my scrap bin. I'm sure I'll find a fun use for it!
I started a Wiksten tank this weekend, and almost finished. I'll share it soon!
oh, yes, the quarter inch foot changed my life for the better. a lovely gadget.
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Love my quarter inch foot. I finally could get rid of that piece of blue tape I had on my machine as a guide. Also, I love postage stamp blocks! Yours are so bright - very pretty.
ReplyDeletei'm a big fan of the quarter inch foot. does your machine have saved stitches? on mine there's a specific piecing stitch, #93 that adjusts the position and stitch length for you.
ReplyDeleteI love the quarter inch foot-- it's great you discovered you have one! I have found that if I just run the fabric through there, though, it's definitely not a scant quarter inch, so I still have to be careful with that when trying to be precise. I love having that easy to follow guide!
ReplyDeleteYour postage stamp blocks are great-- I love the mix of fabrics!
You know, I had bad luck with my foot because like Natalie, it's not a scant quarter inch. I think I do better without it. Or, maybe I'm a control freak? LOL.
ReplyDeleteOoh, sounds like an exciting tank since it came together so fast. That's always fun. Looking forward to seeing!
I have so many sewing fails like that! Glad you were able to whip up a new one so quickly. I just bought the wiksten tank pattern and some liberty fabric. I'm so excited to try it. What fabric are you using for yours?
ReplyDeleteLove the 1/4" foot!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those postage stamp blocks! The too small one would make a dandy mug rug.
ReplyDeletei have to make sure i adjust my needle position too. if i have my 1/4" foot on and i don't remember to adjust, i snap a needle every single time! scares me to death! i can't wait to see your tank! i am sure you will finish it tonight! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking that every time I've ever sewn, I've used a quarter inch foot? But I can't be sure since foots and needles confuse me so...which is why I rarely sew! I'm glad you figured it out though...your postage stamp blocks are quite nice!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my 1/4 foot. When I started quilting, I felt like it was training wheels for my sewing! Your blocks look great!
ReplyDeleteOh blurg I hate when that happens! I do the same, adjust my needle position. At least they're all still cute :)
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