Can someone PLEASE re-post the link...
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I use the rulers except when I'm straightening the edge of a long piece of fabric. I never learned to use my mat lines for cutting. I never thought about turning it over! Now I know I can have a whole new mat when this side wears out. Thanks for the idea!!!
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Originally Posted by Luv Quilts and Cats
(Post 5951347)
Great link! I have seen one of my quilting friends cutting her fabric not using the lines on the mat and I always thought what is she doing? Now I know! Huh! The things you learn just from reading!
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what link. would be interested to see the turorial.
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Originally Posted by Teeler
(Post 5951324)
After reading several posts from various members talking about using their rulers, I still wasn't really understanding how you could cut without using the markings on the mat, and only rely on the ruler for measurements. It took a wonderful member here to actually spell it all out (with idiot-proof pictures- THANK YOU!) and get me to understand the how-to of using my rulers.
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I use the lines on my mat for cutting the fabric straight on the ends or for measuring larger pieces of fabrics that are too large for a ruler. The larger white mats come in handy for that. Mostly I rely on my ruler. Like the idea of turning the mat over when you don't need the lines.
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Originally Posted by Teeler
(Post 5951324)
After reading several posts from various members talking about using their rulers, I still wasn't really understanding how you could cut without using the markings on the mat, and only rely on the ruler for measurements. It took a wonderful member here to actually spell it all out (with idiot-proof pictures- THANK YOU!) and get me to understand the how-to of using my rulers.
Can we say quilt police??? I use the mat lines as a guide-measure and cut with a ruler-iron seams both open and closed depending on the pattern-and do not go to quilt classes!! I am much happier for it. |
Originally Posted by Luv Quilts and Cats
(Post 5951347)
Great link!
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I can't post the link. I don't know why it was edited. See post # 20.
Google this: Cutting Fabric from the First Cut |
That is exactly how I was taught to cut the first cut. I love Google!
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