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07-06-2011, 02:58 PM

#31

eimay

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Location: Mason, Ohio

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ckcowl

i make sure the center fold is very straight- then i even one edge- salvage to salvage- so i have a nice straight starting line.
i then drape the fabric-fold to the right- with the bulk of the length hanging down the back (between cutting table & wall) i make sure it is *hanging straight* by using the lines on my cutting mat. I line up my 24" ruler using the mat lines to line up nice and straight the width i need- i cut from the bottom (closest to me) toward the top which is hanging down the back of the table- i stop about 8" from the end of my ruler- pull the fabric toward me- making sure it stays even- line up and cut another 18-20", and repeat- until i reach the end. works for me i always wind up with nice straight cuts- no v's or waves.

Excellent suggestion! I'm about to make a background out of a stripe and am glad I read this before I started cutting. Thanks.

07-06-2011, 03:29 PM

#32

DogHouseMom

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Knot Merrill, Southern Indiana

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Ha ha ha ... all of you would have laughed hysterically if you saw me when I laid out the full length (3 yrds) of fabric on my husbands work shop (after making him vacuum & mop it), then using a piece of his 12' long aluminum as a "ruler" to rotary cut it (on a concrete floor!!)

yes ... I was a rookie :)

07-06-2011, 07:05 PM

#33

#1piecemaker

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Join Date: Oct 2007

Location: Ashdown, AR

Posts: 9,238

I measure, mark it and cut!

07-07-2011, 08:36 AM

#34

Pieceful Quilter

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Southern California

Posts: 880

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmamarie

I also rip mine.I make it a little wider then I need then trim to size.that takes care of the fringes.hope this helps.

Yup - Rip it!!

07-07-2011, 03:21 PM

#35

roxie623

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: TN

Posts: 528

I have to agree with the rippers. My LQS will only tear the fabric that you purchase. When people ask to have it cut they let them know that they do not do this.

07-07-2011, 04:10 PM

#36

Lori S

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Illinois

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When it comes to long cuts.. I am a ripper!

07-09-2011, 08:50 PM

#37

JanieH

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Houston, TX

Posts: 7,312

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrendaK

Thanks for the question. You all are great. I will also be a frog in the future. BrendaK

Sometimes someone poses a question that I didn't even know I had and this is one. Thanks for the great answers!

07-10-2011, 07:02 AM

#38

Suzy

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Join Date: Jan 2007

Posts: 291

I also prefer the length of fabric method for larger quilts, it helps keep them square. I use a dry wall 4ft T square made from aluminum, works great for me.
Good Luck

Suzy