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  • Just tried to cut a square block , not as straight as i hoped and think it should be.....

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    Old 03-30-2009, 06:54 PM
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    I have rulers and still can't cut sometimes (well most of the time...lol)

    Anyway...as others suggested I save any free cardboard like pieces I find and use them to make templates of those I don't have. When they were out I make a new one.

    Practice really makes perfect and patience is a virtue....quilting has taught me those are very true! OH...and sometimes you do need to just walk away for a little while!!!
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    Old 03-31-2009, 12:22 PM
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    Thanks for all the help, maybe i should find some cardboard and use that as a template in the mean time, i will add the one i tried to use and pics of the one i m gonna buy as a starter tomorrow :)
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    Old 04-06-2009, 10:10 AM
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    I just use one of my regular rulers for small squares (if I am using scraps). I cut 2 sides, ensuring that I have at least a little more that 4 inches of fabric on the other 2 sides. After cutting those 2 sides, place the 4 inch marks of the ruler on the sides you just cut, then you can cut the other 2 sides. I hope this makes sense to you.
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    Old 04-06-2009, 01:35 PM
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    I do the same as kd24. Easier than handling little squares
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    Old 04-06-2009, 03:20 PM
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    Sunnyhope, you are a true pioneer and I love your spirit. A cardbooard template will be a wonderful tool until you can acquire a few basic rulers and begin to rotary cut as per the modern method. You go girl.
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