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10-01-2011, 02:04 PM
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I am a beginner quilter and have done one "cheater" quilt - I quilted around the designs on the fabric rather than cutting my own squares.
My question is - when you buy material to make a "cheater" quilt, what is the easiest way to square up and trim material before you use it?
My question is - when you buy material to make a "cheater" quilt, what is the easiest way to square up and trim material before you use it?
10-02-2011, 01:52 AM
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i don't believe there is any (CHEATing) about quilting- just because you used a PANAL-does not mean you CHEATED!
most of us use printed fabrics of some sort--doesn't make a difference if it's a PANAL or if it's an all over print.
as for trimming/squaring-
i usually try to line up an outside line and allow a seam allowance around it when using panals- sometimes they are (out of whack) and need to be straightened--by pulling/stretching diagonally to straighten them up- and pressing.
if i can not get the lines to straighten up on a panal i will cut inside the lines and square up the center without the lines showing that it (was) crooked
the fabrics are PANALS--there is nothing cheating about using a panal--its the same as using any other printed cotton fabric-just a design element.
most of us use printed fabrics of some sort--doesn't make a difference if it's a PANAL or if it's an all over print.
as for trimming/squaring-
i usually try to line up an outside line and allow a seam allowance around it when using panals- sometimes they are (out of whack) and need to be straightened--by pulling/stretching diagonally to straighten them up- and pressing.
if i can not get the lines to straighten up on a panal i will cut inside the lines and square up the center without the lines showing that it (was) crooked
the fabrics are PANALS--there is nothing cheating about using a panal--its the same as using any other printed cotton fabric-just a design element.
10-02-2011, 02:24 AM
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Exactly! i love the panels,but find it frustrating trying to get the wonkyness out of them! i trim them exactly the way you do.
Originally Posted by ckcowl
i don't believe there is any (CHEATing) about quilting- just because you used a PANAL-does not mean you CHEATED!
most of us use printed fabrics of some sort--doesn't make a difference if it's a PANAL or if it's an all over print.
as for trimming/squaring-
i usually try to line up an outside line and allow a seam allowance around it when using panals- sometimes they are (out of whack) and need to be straightened--by pulling/stretching diagonally to straighten them up- and pressing.
if i can not get the lines to straighten up on a panal i will cut inside the lines and square up the center without the lines showing that it (was) crooked
the fabrics are PANALS--there is nothing cheating about using a panal--its the same as using any other printed cotton fabric-just a design element.
most of us use printed fabrics of some sort--doesn't make a difference if it's a PANAL or if it's an all over print.
as for trimming/squaring-
i usually try to line up an outside line and allow a seam allowance around it when using panals- sometimes they are (out of whack) and need to be straightened--by pulling/stretching diagonally to straighten them up- and pressing.
if i can not get the lines to straighten up on a panal i will cut inside the lines and square up the center without the lines showing that it (was) crooked
the fabrics are PANALS--there is nothing cheating about using a panal--its the same as using any other printed cotton fabric-just a design element.
10-02-2011, 02:38 AM
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I agree with the others about straightening the panels and that it is not cheating. I make comissioned quilts and have had clients want a "cheater" panel with a border and quilted around certain areas of it. One even brought me a double wedding ring one to do because she liked the "fabrics" in the rings and didn't want to fuss with choosing many fabrics for a "real" one.
The one thing I've learned over the years and especially on this board is to do what you are comfortable with and what makes you happy with your quilts. Enjoy!
The one thing I've learned over the years and especially on this board is to do what you are comfortable with and what makes you happy with your quilts. Enjoy!
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