I am piecing using a vintage machine with a fixed needle position. I use my quarter inch foot and a magnetic guide... made it myself with the magnetic business cards that came on my phone book!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
So smart!!! Thanks for sharing :)
@cornerstone4034 жыл бұрын
Bonnie Hunter uses an old credit card or room key card.
@threadsbyelle60773 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for share.
@monicadavis4564 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I couldn’t get this for years… and you simplified 1/4” scant so easily!!!!
@cornerstone4034 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This is the hardest part of quilting for me.
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@sharonharrison4843 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for helping me get my seam allowance accurate. I have more confidence in getting my blocks to the correct measurement.
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@daribarber34703 жыл бұрын
I always learn so much from you, Lisa. Your directions, tips & tricks are so simple to understand.
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@CherokeeDreamin4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the time you took to make this video for us. It is very helpful. Thanks again.
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@darlafischer98692 жыл бұрын
I love your video's..thank you for sharing your tips, hints and knowledge with us all!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@maryshaver1294 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lisa. Your teaching is so clear and your voice so calm and soothing. Thanks again!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
@mgs7834 жыл бұрын
Your ways of checking then double checking accuracy was helpful insight. Best tip was to keep card w/noted foot to needle setting & thread weight~ 👍❣️
@user-bn7cg5kz9p4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the explanation about scant 1/4" seam allowance! I also use my seam guide to find the 1/4” allowance with different feet. I prefer my A foot too!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
so I'm not the only one??? hahahaa Thanks for watching!!
@sandybruce90922 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all the hints. I’ve always struggled just a big with the 1/4” seam allowance because of my sort of wonky eyesight (born with wonky eyes - glasses help but I still have a depth perception situation!). Anyway, all these hunts are great as almost all of my machines (except for my vintage collection) have needles that can be moved. I’ve always tried to use that special 1/4” foot but some of them dint like me as much as others!!!! So using the regular foot and just measuring is well - Awesome!!!!
@sandrajohn54154 жыл бұрын
Tks for sharing i really appreciates your tutorials
@MarieH5284 жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa, That was very helpful in determining how to get that perfect 👌 1/4 inch!! I like the tip with using the washi tape! Thank You 😊!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@NancyZero3 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. Thank you, Lisa!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@patriciaolivier57612 жыл бұрын
Very helpful ! I am rather new at quilting and I didn’t understand with I always have problems. Now I know how to solve them.
@marionbartley2143 жыл бұрын
Hello lisa i love your tutorials on everything . The index card method for measuring 1/4 inch seam. Is very helpful, I can measure for the 1/4" seam then attach my quilting seam guide that screws into my sewing machine i just recently purchased a quilting kit for my juki HZLlb 5100. This will all Help in sewing the perfect 1/4" seams for quilting all of your beautiful projects thank you. ❤
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@dorisjacques57912 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. You explained this so well!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sharonledbetter96172 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lisa Capen
@lyndabaillargeon49553 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lisa I learn a lot total and I am happy to kno w you 😘
@dailydedication2663 Жыл бұрын
Wow, great tips!
@sutela20602 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your good tips ❤️🙏
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@verwilliams1 Жыл бұрын
Still helpful. Thank you!
@delawurl59384 жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa, I will add this to my repetoire of devises and tricks for sewing an accurate quarter inch seam.....I own every gizmo and gadget to "insure" my 1/4" seam.....anyone wanna buy them??? LOL Anyway, here is my take on it. People like me, actually have to be told "always include the line when you are measuring your 1/4" on a paper or card.."( I didn't know this); remember that fabric MOVES....so unless I can figure out how to get my two pieces or more of fabric to STAY I will probably always deal with crooked seams, and lastly, how about showing us how to stop the very last part of the seam (when sewing) to stay together and not pull the top or bottom away from the other piece??? And most important of all: Maybe a class on how to square up a square that maybe isn't quite right, because, afterall, the 1/4" was actually not accurate. I know you quilter aces KNOW how to fix blunders.....I sure don't:) Thanks again, I hope you are doing well, Lisa. I truly appreciate all of your videos.
@sallybergsma93084 жыл бұрын
Dela Wurl you can put a little dab of glue on it to hold those pesky ends together. I use the elmers glu stink on mine when I need absolute precision.
@clothingalterations2 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@tinaross60093 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Very helpful.
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@christinemoore26614 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful and thanks for sharing.
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@francesmcburney12914 жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful thank you.
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@mimzyriepensell14234 жыл бұрын
Thanks for clarifying this issue
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, glad it was helpful!
@rubypoulson9 ай бұрын
so HOW are you moving the needle? please give ALL of your info.
@bonnieallmond95844 жыл бұрын
Very helpful...Thank you!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jeribrainard17504 жыл бұрын
Cutting mats are often not accurate for measuring. The humidity or lack of it on any given day can effect their accuracy. I would suggest using a ruler to measure your card markings.
@Kitkat-mn5ud4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lisa
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
you are so welcome friend :)
@barbaracaramazana52184 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@katherinelaw462 Жыл бұрын
Love your video and explanation but tell me please what and why are the extra little pieces you added at the end and beginning? Thank you
@CraftAddictedWendy5 ай бұрын
They’re called “starters” and “enders” - just small scraps. The feed dogs can grab and bunch up small pieces of fabric when you start to sew and make a nest of the thread. Using these lets that happen to a scrap, then sew cleanly on your good fabric.
@4evermykids14 жыл бұрын
I needed this thank you
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!!
@raeboyd55963 ай бұрын
12:26 Im going to scolded for this but if a quarter inch seam is so difficult that there are videos on how to do it and each video shows ways to get it that involve so much checking, why do we need to do a quarter inch seam? They are harder to press, bulkier, so why not do a half inch seam? That lays open when it's pressed or trim it down? Yes you need to cut your squares a half inch bigger but thats easier than the quarter inch thats right on the feeder teeth or at tge very edge of the presser foot or washy tape that needs be torn off to put a new bobbin in. I just dont understand the quarter inch and scant quarter inch when its so difficult! i do appreciate that you show us how to do it without changing the pressure foot. Or how about not being right on the feed dogs and change the needle to the right to get a quater inch?
@janelbrieske18624 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@dsmith4364 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@normaansara82372 жыл бұрын
When I sew a quarter of an inch seam allowance and I want to turn on the corner that’s the problem I’m having I don’t know when to start again with the Quarter of an inch seem please help me out. Thank you
@quiltmaker84614 жыл бұрын
ty girl!
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
How are you??? I am missing my Barbara :)
@mariansnair972 Жыл бұрын
What was the purpose of having that little piece of black fabric in-between the blocks
@TheStaffOfLife Жыл бұрын
Tho't I'd add my 2cents, since no one else did. It's called a leader (or "ender" cuz you use it at the end of sewing a piece). Many machines booger up the thread if you just start 'cold', so by stitching on a scrap in advance, then onto your piecing, it prevents the issue of knotted threads. Watch more of Lisa's work & you'll see the benefits. Hope that helps. Leaders & Enders
@eyeonart68653 жыл бұрын
Manufactures need to make colored face plates.
@aliceolivares-chawk83072 жыл бұрын
💖
@susanconder65903 жыл бұрын
I can't move my needle any other suggestions?
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead3 жыл бұрын
measure from your needle position and mark on the bed of your machine with painters tape
@paulinechapman5669 Жыл бұрын
Lol..my machine keeps changing its mind..if l mark the needle setting ..than move to do other sewing..when l come back to the setting my machine says..no you dont..this is where l want to be….
@paulinechapman5669 Жыл бұрын
Oh mine too..what a pain…🤷♀️🇨🇦
@junemagyar91704 жыл бұрын
Hafa Adai
@ellagregory8184 жыл бұрын
Hello 😊
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Hello 😊
@CloudyWishes2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa I don't think I understood your scant 1/4" seam allowance
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead2 жыл бұрын
a scant 1/4" seam is a TINY bit smaller than a regular 1/4" seam.......just a little less by a thread's width or so :)
@wmyoung10002 жыл бұрын
my needle doesn't move
@TheQuiltmakerHomestead2 жыл бұрын
A lot of machines have needles that don't move, In this case you just move your fabric :)