Back To The Basics--Have I Been Cutting My Fabric. backwards???
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I work in a local quilt shop and we teach students to use rulers..they are more accurate..and always be consistent whatever method you choose..use the same ruler for an entire project. It really does not matter if you choose to square up the left or right side of your fabric..personal preference..
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The main problem I had when cutting it your way is if my cutter went crooked and I was cutting, for example, a three in strip of fabric, I had to pretty much put aside that piece for scrap or try to salvage part of it. But, if the three inch strip is under my ruler, it is completely protected. Then if I cut a little wonky my 3 in. strip is fine and I can square up that little wonky part and only lose about an inch or less of fabric. While both ways may be totally accurate as far as cutting. I waste less fabric with the strip I want to use under my ruler.
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Thanks so much for all your comments! You have given me some great advice and I am going to practice some of your techniques. I don't quilt with a lot of really tiny pieces so haven't had any issues, but can see the benefits of cutting with the strip under the ruler. Maybe like some of you I will get comfortable using different methods.
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