How can precuts be different sizes?
#31
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Don't knock ALL precuts. Some stores cut their own from oddments of fabric they have on hand. If you buy the name brands, Moda, Kaufman, etc. you should find them all the same size. I bought a pack of fat quarters from a LQS, and when I laid them out to use I found them so crooked I couldn't get a needed 18" piece from them. Then I learned they were cut in the store. I think the store managers give the employees "busy work" so they begrudgingly cut willy nilly.
#32
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I buy mostly pre cuts instead of yardage for making blocks. I haven't had a problem with using them. I don't buy store cut or home cut ones. I buy the brand name one so if there is a problem I can get a replacement. Read the label carefully, especially on batik pre cuts. Some will say may be irregularities in cuts.
#34
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I've been only disappointed with precuts. We pay a huge amount for having the cutting done for us. Then when the precuts don't measure up, we have to buy yardage anyway. They are difficult to prewash, too, and I'm not fond of taking risks with such a big investment.
#35
Me neither. For some reason I dislike the idea of pre-cuts. To me, cutting precisely is part of the quilting process that I don't want to miss out on. I get so happy when I finish cutting all the pieces for an entire block or entire quilt even. Besides, yards of fabric makes me happy too.
#36
Thanks for starting this thread. I have the same problem except I started to make something without measuring the little darlings. So here they are now....and now what do I do with them. Ideas are welcome.[ATTACH=CONFIG]578823[/ATTACH]I had sewed 4 strips together, I think for a bargello. I had 4 left over when I discovered that they are all over the board. Some sets are 3/4 of an inch off.
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#38
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I think you are safe when buying ones that are precut by the manufacturer--if a vendor is cutting fabrics into "precuts" you may/may not actually get consistency. Manufacturer pre-cuts will have the manufacturer's label on it with a description.
I once bought a bundle of FQ from a show vendor--they were all short! 17 or 17.5 by 22. I was furious cause of course I didn't even look at the FQ until about 6 months later when getting ready for a mystery quilt.
I once bought a bundle of FQ from a show vendor--they were all short! 17 or 17.5 by 22. I was furious cause of course I didn't even look at the FQ until about 6 months later when getting ready for a mystery quilt.
#39
I have experienced the same unevenness. It is very frustrating when you make your blocks and they don't fit together. I know now and I re cut about and eighth or qtr off before I start and adjust the pattern if possible. I never dreamed they would be uneven and I am careful what I do with precuts now.
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