Cutting trick?
#21
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Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
I have the June Taylor Shape cutter, not used it as yet, but it seems a good tool to have. there is a video on it on youtube ...
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How does the shape cutter work for cutting/trimming itty-bitty pieces?
Like when there is only enough fabric left over to cut/make one square? (Making squares of small scraps)
Is it more practical/easier to use than a template?
Like when there is only enough fabric left over to cut/make one square? (Making squares of small scraps)
Is it more practical/easier to use than a template?
#26
To cut scraps into 2" or any other size, the only accurate way would be to cut each one. As far as I know, otherwise the strips across the width of fabric, then cut to the size square you need would be the way to do it. Cut the strips as wide as you need the squares to be. I'm going to be cutting some tomorrow, starting another quilt.
#28
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Originally Posted by Halo
When I have to make lots of blocks, little or not so little, I make strips first. Stack the strips & then finish cutting the blocks. For a 2" block you would cut 2" strips, stack three or four strips & cut the strips into 2" squares. That way you can cut 4 blocks at a time & it goes fast.
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Originally Posted by nana2
Originally Posted by Halo
When I have to make lots of blocks, little or not so little, I make strips first. Stack the strips & then finish cutting the blocks. For a 2" block you would cut 2" strips, stack three or four strips & cut the strips into 2" squares. That way you can cut 4 blocks at a time & it goes fast.
Also - check your old(er) well-used rulers to make sure that they still have a straight edge. I was so puzzled when I moved the ruler and I had a bow/curve on the cut edge when I knew I hadn't moved the fabric.
I just tossed three Quilter's Rule rulers (they were big ones, too) in the trash because they are no longer accurate. (By the way, that really did cause me pain to do so. But the curved cuts hurts more)
#30
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If you are fussy cutting and want a 'dog' in each square, there is an easier way.
Cut the fabric after a repeat which might mean you must cut 10 or 12 inch pieces. Pile them up so they line up perfectly (stick a pin in 'the dog's eye, in each layer'). then you can fussy-cut the layers and all will have the same 'dog' in each square.
Cut the fabric after a repeat which might mean you must cut 10 or 12 inch pieces. Pile them up so they line up perfectly (stick a pin in 'the dog's eye, in each layer'). then you can fussy-cut the layers and all will have the same 'dog' in each square.
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