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    Old 01-31-2011, 06:43 AM
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    This sounds like an idea to be thought about! If it doesn't interfere with any of the other cuts in the other rows in any way, you have become a genius! It would be a great time saver also.
    The one I am working on now is almost all the way cut out. If anyone else on the board tries it, please let us know.


    Originally Posted by KarenR
    Okay - maybe this is a dumb idea but would it work to lay it on the design and then using a straight ruler make a cut all the way down. Would that work to cut all the blocks with that line at once?
    Please do not put it away- your advise will help many.
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    Old 01-31-2011, 07:27 AM
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    I use the little 28mm rotary cutter. Be careful to not cut to far past your corners as you might be cutting into your next piece .You might not see it until you go to sew them into the pinwheel and it might not be covered in the quarter inch seam. Ask me how I know this? They are so much fun, but pay attention when cutting. Hope this makes sense to you.

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    Old 01-31-2011, 07:40 AM
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    OK, Suzy. Then are you saying we should not try cutting all the way across to do all the blocks at once?
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    Old 01-31-2011, 07:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by OmaForFour
    OK, Suzy. Then are you saying we should not try cutting all the way across to do all the blocks at once?
    I sure wouldn't... :thumbup:
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    Old 01-31-2011, 08:01 AM
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    Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it.

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    OK, Suzy. Then are you saying we should not try cutting all the way across to do all the blocks at once?
    I sure wouldn't... :thumbup:
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    This is one of those times when a revolving mat is well worth it's price.
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    Old 01-31-2011, 08:40 AM
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    I don't think i have mine anymore.
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    Old 01-31-2011, 09:00 AM
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    I am working on the Christmas wreath for my first little twister project. The cutting was frustrating! for sure! Mine were so ragged on some of the edges that I ended up squaring them with a 3 1/2" ruler before sewing together. The problem seemed to be that the little twister was too high off the fabric. I had wondered about the pencil/scissors method and may try that next time. Also, as someone mentioned, practice may be all I need!
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    Old 01-31-2011, 09:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by Nonnie2
    I am working on the Christmas wreath for my first little twister project. The cutting was frustrating! for sure! Mine were so ragged on some of the edges that I ended up squaring them with a 3 1/2" ruler before sewing together. The problem seemed to be that the little twister was too high off the fabric. I had wondered about the pencil/scissors method and may try that next time. Also, as someone mentioned, practice may be all I need!
    I don't understand why they would be ragged? they should be 3½ anyway. good luck next time
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    Old 01-31-2011, 09:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by KarenR
    Okay - maybe this is a dumb idea but would it work to lay it on the design and then using a straight ruler make a cut all the way down. Would that work to cut all the blocks with that line at once?
    Please do not put it away- your advise will help many.
    I'm glad watterstide put her picture up. Karen I don't think you can cut all the way down. Each cut is around the twister and there isn't a straight line from one angle to another. In my picture there are two rows cut out, and there is no place to cut a staight line accept around the template.

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