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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11,276
I have seen this technique before. She give good info on folding the fabric on grain, not using the cutting mat grid and proper rotary cutter technique. I also like how she reminded everyone not to move the ruler until you are sure the cut is correct. I must be doing something wrong, however, because I always have problems with the double fold. I use creative grids 8.5" X 24" ruler, which doesn't slip. If I'm cutting narrow strips, I use 2 rulers. A 12.5" square up ruler on the fold to maintain a 90 degree, then the long ruler to cut against. Actually, my most accurate cuts are with my Accucut Studio, but I don't have a die for every strip size!
even with the Studio cutter, however, I never cut that many layers. One miscut and you have ruined a whole buncha fabric.
even with the Studio cutter, however, I never cut that many layers. One miscut and you have ruined a whole buncha fabric.
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 757
Nancy, the woman in this video was the teacher in my very first quilt class ever...five years ago. My sister who has been a quilter for more than 40 years couldn't believe what I was learning, and was amazed at my first project. She is an excellent teacher, with very good lessons from the very first basic skills all the way to winning show techniques. This video was a talk she gave at one of our quilt shows.
She and a group of people from our guild have started this YouTube channel called ON POINT, and I definitely recommend taking a peek at their lessons! They are also now showing on our local channels. Also if you're interested, they have a Facebook page by the same name.
She and a group of people from our guild have started this YouTube channel called ON POINT, and I definitely recommend taking a peek at their lessons! They are also now showing on our local channels. Also if you're interested, they have a Facebook page by the same name.
Last edited by Grandma Mary; 04-03-2016 at 05:14 PM.
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