Nope don't cut it. Like others have said you might use it for backing someday.
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I agree-dont cut. You never know what might come along later. I would just wash,iron,fold and put away.
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Wow, I guess the don't cut it wins.And yes these fabrics will more than likely be pieced into a block or used as borders. Thanks all, I knew you would come to the rescue :)
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When I purchase larger pieces, I either write on the selvage (at the exposed cut end when folded) how many yards there are so that I don't have to remeasure later. Each time you cut a piece off correct the selvage note to indicate how much is left. I would not cut anything off untill needed. Don't worry about ironing for now - just fold nicely. :thumbup:
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I like to purchase my fabric in nothing larger than a 2 yard cut, if I LOVE it I'll buy several cuts like that. It used to be that you didn't have any problems at the cutting table when you asked for 12 yds. in 2 yard cuts, but now they give you the 'stink eye' and tell you it's against policy, so, I get around it by acting like I changed my mind and wanted more of the fabric after they cut the others, I have to spend a little more time in the fabric store... but, that's not a bad thing...
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Originally Posted by krazy4quilts
There was a sale and I bought 10 yrds of about 5 or 6 different fabrics. Nothing really I would use as backing, would you suggest cutting it into fat quarters or by the yard. Its been washed just not ironed yet, that is like fighting a monkey in the bath.
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Originally Posted by donnajean
When I purchase larger pieces, I either write on the selvage (at the exposed cut end when folded) how many yards there are so that I don't have to remeasure later. Each time you cut a piece off correct the selvage note to indicate how much is left. I would not cut anything off untill needed. Don't worry about ironing for now - just fold nicely. :thumbup:
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Keep it big! Your chances of having enough when you are ready to use it are greater!
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I used to use a note pinned to the larger pieces, but than I lost the info when I washed the piece. If you write in the selvage with a pen, it ususally does not wash off.
On my smaller stash pieces, I staple small sticky notes to the exposed corner. Then I store my stash pieces according to fat qtrs.; 1/2yds; 1yd; & more than 1 yard. I applique, so I have carboard trays with smaller pieces sorted by color & laid out with about 1/2" of each piece visable. Otherwise, I would never remember what I have. |
When I buy more than 4 yards of fabric I pick up one of the empty cardboards that bolts come on at my local quilt shop. When I get home, I roll my fabric onto it and then mark on the end how much I have-it is great for borders, backing, etc.
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