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    Old 09-17-2009, 09:38 AM
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    I don't know if you all have figured this out....but I just figured it out for myself! :mrgreen: I am making a quilt that has some pieces that are white with whiter polkadots. Once cut it was impossible to tell which side is the "right side". Totally by accident :wink: I discovered if I lay the piece on the dark cutting mat and flip back and forth, it's immediately evident which is the right side!!!!

    Hope this helps you all! :mrgreen:
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    Old 09-17-2009, 09:47 AM
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    I saw another hint that if you lay it on your leg it will be obvious too. I don't know why this works but it does!!
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    Old 09-17-2009, 10:05 AM
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    Unless your leg is as white as the fabric!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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    Old 09-17-2009, 10:07 AM
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    Good Tip :D :D :D
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    Old 09-17-2009, 10:47 AM
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    Great tip, thanks!
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    Old 09-17-2009, 10:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by amandasgramma
    Unless your leg is as white as the fabric!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
    Oh, my!

    If that's the case, you need to get OUT more!

    Don't forget to use sunscreen... :D
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    Old 09-17-2009, 11:19 AM
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    Unless your leg is as white as the fabric!!!!
    That would be me. :lol: Never could tan.

    Thanks for the hiint.
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    Old 09-17-2009, 11:23 AM
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    Didn't know about placing it on a darker background, but I usually put a pin at the top of my blocks in the seam allowance, so I know which is the right side, and the top, too! :D
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    Old 09-17-2009, 11:24 AM
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    Originally Posted by kwhite
    I saw another hint that if you lay it on your leg it will be obvious too. I don't know why this works but it does!!
    honestly, kw, you gotta get that chicken to smile! lol! :mrgreen:
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    Old 09-17-2009, 11:27 AM
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    What if it is a dark fabric like navy or black? I have the problem of figuring out which side is the right side more than the white ones!
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