Some Newbie Questions
#22
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 959
I make my binding because I usually use a fabric I used in the quilt. I cut by binding on the straight of grain so it is probably cheaper than pre made binding.
I use a 45 mm rotary cutter, and my cutting mat is 18X24.
I'm not sure what everone calls 'blender' fabrics.
I'm guessing its the tone on tone, off white fabric used as a background fabric when piecing a block.
I use a 45 mm rotary cutter, and my cutting mat is 18X24.
I'm not sure what everone calls 'blender' fabrics.
I'm guessing its the tone on tone, off white fabric used as a background fabric when piecing a block.
#24
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 189
Originally Posted by jolo
I think of blenders as a bridge between colors, a gradual change from one tone to another. Original color,then a slight change of hue to another. Does that make sense to you?
#25
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
Originally Posted by dasmith2
Hope you all dont mind- I just had a few questions. Im sure you all remember how overwhelming it can be when you first start out and dont know a thing :-)
1. Why do you make your own binding? Is it just more customized? Cant you just buy the stuff that I see in the store?
2. What are blender fabrics?
3. What ruler/cutting mat size do you all recommend(real limited budget,so I know the big sizes are out of the question ).
4. Does it matter what size your rotary cutter is? I have one, but have no idea what size it is- i forgot LOL
5. Any helpful beginner tips or timesavers? Anything you found out the hard way?
6.With all the fabrics,batting,threads, tools etc... seems like its not a inexpensive hobby to start. Any tips to share on how you keep the cost down to a reasonable amount? (if I start shopping for fabric like I do scrapbook paper~I KNOW i'm in trouble :mrgreen:
Thanks everyone for your help!
1. Why do you make your own binding? Is it just more customized? Cant you just buy the stuff that I see in the store?
2. What are blender fabrics?
3. What ruler/cutting mat size do you all recommend(real limited budget,so I know the big sizes are out of the question ).
4. Does it matter what size your rotary cutter is? I have one, but have no idea what size it is- i forgot LOL
5. Any helpful beginner tips or timesavers? Anything you found out the hard way?
6.With all the fabrics,batting,threads, tools etc... seems like its not a inexpensive hobby to start. Any tips to share on how you keep the cost down to a reasonable amount? (if I start shopping for fabric like I do scrapbook paper~I KNOW i'm in trouble :mrgreen:
Thanks everyone for your help!
#26
Originally Posted by dasmith2
Templates are for what size you want to cut something, right? Thats a great idea! Ive seen templates, or maybe they are rulers too?, they seemed expensive. If I was sure I would use it over and over than I wouldnt mind paying, but I wont pay a lot for something I wont use too often :-)
You'll do just fine.
Cheryl
#27
Originally Posted by dasmith2
Hope you all dont mind- I just had a few questions. Im sure you all remember how overwhelming it can be when you first start out and dont know a thing :-)
1. Why do you make your own binding? Is it just more customized? Cant you just buy the stuff that I see in the store?
2. What are blender fabrics?
3. What ruler/cutting mat size do you all recommend(real limited budget,so I know the big sizes are out of the question ).
4. Does it matter what size your rotary cutter is? I have one, but have no idea what size it is- i forgot LOL
5. Any helpful beginner tips or timesavers? Anything you found out the hard way?
6.With all the fabrics,batting,threads, tools etc... seems like its not a inexpensive hobby to start. Any tips to share on how you keep the cost down to a reasonable amount? (if I start shopping for fabric like I do scrapbook paper~I KNOW i'm in trouble :mrgreen:
Thanks everyone for your help!
1. Why do you make your own binding? Is it just more customized? Cant you just buy the stuff that I see in the store?
2. What are blender fabrics?
3. What ruler/cutting mat size do you all recommend(real limited budget,so I know the big sizes are out of the question ).
4. Does it matter what size your rotary cutter is? I have one, but have no idea what size it is- i forgot LOL
5. Any helpful beginner tips or timesavers? Anything you found out the hard way?
6.With all the fabrics,batting,threads, tools etc... seems like its not a inexpensive hobby to start. Any tips to share on how you keep the cost down to a reasonable amount? (if I start shopping for fabric like I do scrapbook paper~I KNOW i'm in trouble :mrgreen:
Thanks everyone for your help!
#28
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: north Texas
Posts: 858
I really like my 2 1/2 x 12" and 41/2 x 12" rulers and my 6" precision square - my mat is a revolving one about 18" I think. I have found that I have a lot of tools that I don't use much - I just bought an easy angle ruler but wish I hadn't - It is tricky to use and other rulers work easier - good luck
#29
There are some very good answers here, but I will add this, I love the 60mm cutter, but the blades are real expensive and harder to get. I have always used the 45mm and can get blades for it cheaper than the 60mm. The rest of the questions are answered here very well. As far as fabric, when I started out, didn't have this board, so didn't have any help of any kind. This board is wonderful for coming to for help. Good luck with your journey.
Rita
Rita
#30
Originally Posted by dasmith2
You can use clothing fabric?? Thats awesome because my 4 kids are always outgrowing something! :thumbup:
Thanks everyone for answering my questions :-) I really appreciate it!
Thanks everyone for answering my questions :-) I really appreciate it!
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