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    Old 06-23-2011, 09:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by virtualbernie
    I measure the 5 1/2 and rip down.
    I did this in a quilt group one time and I thought 2 of the ladies where going to faint! However, this was just to take a yard off a larger parcel. Guess she had never seen that. Apparently, she never made those country curtains with all those ruffles, etc.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 10:27 PM
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    The walking method others described should work, but first it's a good idea if you have not already done it, to coat the underside of your ruler with rubber cement and let it dry. You will find that there is almost no chance of it slipping on the fabric, and it doesn't hurt the ruler. I found that tip on this board and it's one of my favorites.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 10:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by annieshane
    Originally Posted by virtualbernie
    I measure the 5 1/2 and rip down.
    I did this in a quilt group one time and I thought 2 of the ladies where going to faint! However, this was just to take a yard off a larger parcel. Guess she had never seen that. Apparently, she never made those country curtains with all those ruffles, etc.
    :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Old 06-24-2011, 01:48 AM
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    I agree with the others who have said to rip. Measure a bit wider (at least 1/4"), take a small snip in the fabric and PULL! It feels really good to do that some days. I would have been happy to do it for you yesterday!
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    RIP IT RIP IT RIP IT
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    Old 06-24-2011, 01:50 AM
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    I'm in the ripper club. Just remember to measure a bit (at least 1/4" wider than you need) and let 'er RIP!
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    Originally Posted by nativetexan
    i would rip a strip larger than needed. then fold it and press it and then trim it to size.
    Met too IMO the very best way for any strips.
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    Old 06-24-2011, 03:59 AM
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    I am a ripper as well!
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    Rip it!
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    Old 06-24-2011, 06:27 AM
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    OK...I admit it...I, too, am a ripper.
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