Today's Spotlight

When you're piecing a quilt, even a tiny little fraction of an inch can make all the difference between blocks that match up beautifully and ones that leave you scratching your head. So which quarter-inch foot is best?

There isn't really a right or wrong answer here. Each foot has its own personality and its own strength, and the best one for you really comes down to your piecing style and the project at hand. We've put together a handy guide and video tutorial so you can see each one in action and decide which feels like the right fit for your Featherweight.

Scant vs. True Quarter Inch

A scant quarter-inch seam is ever so slightly narrower than a true quarter inch—and that tiny difference is actually intentional! When you press your seam to one side, the fold of the fabric takes up just a whisker of space. A scant foot accounts for that, so your finished block lands right on the money.

Our Quarter Inch Foot, Low Shank—Scant is a bestseller, and it's easy to see why. It has a black guide on the side that acts like a little fence, keeping your fabric right where it needs to be, plus red cross lines for aligning seams—handy when you're coming up to a cross seam. It's a favorite for quilters who love a visible guide to sew along with.

A true quarter-inch foot measures exactly a quarter inch—no more, no less. If your pattern calls for a precise true quarter inch, that's your go-to option.

Want all of your essential quilting feet in one place? Our Quilter's Attachment Set includes the scant 1/4” foot, open-toe 1/4” foot, true 1/4” foot with guide, patchwork 1/4” piecing foot, and a walking foot—all in a classic Attachments Box to keep them organized and ready for your next project. You can also browse the full lineup in our attachments shop.