Home made cutting mat
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Can't think of anything that wouldn't also ruin your cutter. I got a 6' ruler at Lowes. When I want to square up a quilt, I lay it on a table, use a large square ruler to mark the corners square, then use the 6' ruler to join the markings between the corners, along the edges. With the quilt marked where you want to cut it, you can slide it along your mat, cut that portion, then slide it down more. You don't have to worry too much about marking the quilt because the edge is going to be covered with the binding.
Jeri
Last edited by oldtisme; 10-30-2014 at 01:58 PM. Reason: additional question
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
Thanks for that hint paperprincess I can sure use that idea is it like a yard stick but 6'?
Jeri
Jeri
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I got my new flyer from Joann's yesterday and there are 2--60% off coupons that can be used between Nov. 7-11. One for a regular priced item the other for your total purchase fo regular-priced notions wall items. Might want to check them out if you haven't already.
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I received the same coupons. Enablers. Guess I"ll have to make a trip to use them. It's been a while since I've shopped there but this time of year , good for those quilters in my life for gifts....Happy shopping.
Need a nice new cutting mat as well.
Need a nice new cutting mat as well.
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