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    Old 01-20-2017, 09:31 AM
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    Also, if it's a directional fabric, make sure you cut it so it goes the correct way in the square! :-) (Don't ask!)
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    Old 01-20-2017, 10:51 AM
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    Oh, what a drag! Hope you can use it somewher else!

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    Old 01-20-2017, 11:45 AM
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    Been there - done that! Welcome to the "oops" Club. We are a large group.........
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    Old 01-20-2017, 11:51 AM
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    Been there, done that too. sigh.
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    Old 01-20-2017, 12:01 PM
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    I printed out 2 patterns with 5 pages each at same time. Instead of printing one and stapling that one together first, I went ahead and printed another then dropped all ten pages. Got 2 pages with same numbers cutting instructions crossed/mixed. Took me 2 days to figure out what I had done. I have another block for a sampler. Believe me when I say I got so mad when I got them separated them mixed again. Hubs suggested one printed pattern at a time. So much for haste!
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    Old 01-20-2017, 12:01 PM
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    I was in brain fog a while ago so I knew to measure twice. I even wrote down the cutting plan before I cut anything. Well, 2 of my borders were perfect. 2 were short. When I went back to my notes I realized that I apparently picked a random number to cut. So for me it is now: measure twice, write down the measurement, LOOK AT THE NOTES, then cut.
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    Old 01-20-2017, 12:36 PM
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    I am finally down to that after how many years. I started quilting with measuring 4-6 times and then cut.
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    Old 01-20-2017, 12:50 PM
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    Originally Posted by quilt1950
    It's my mantra also, and I still get it wrong.
    Oh, me, too!
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    Old 01-20-2017, 03:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by tessagin
    I printed out 2 patterns with 5 pages each at same time. Instead of printing one and stapling that one together first, I went ahead and printed another then dropped all ten pages. Got 2 pages with same numbers cutting instructions crossed/mixed. Took me 2 days to figure out what I had done. I have another block for a sampler. Believe me when I say I got so mad when I got them separated them mixed again. Hubs suggested one printed pattern at a time. So much for haste!
    I would SO do this!


    I pretty much accept my humanness when it comes to directions, cutting, math, and everything else! It's a great reason (excuse?) to buy extra fabric. Seriously, I don't trust myself.

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    Old 01-20-2017, 05:11 PM
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    It's OK We all have done this one time or another!
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