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07-05-2011, 07:43 AM

natalieg

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Cutting borders the length of fabric instead of the width???

I cut most of my borders from the length (you can always find a use for the left-overs), but often suffer from the cuts not being as accurate as I would like. I have always been able to compensate, but would like to know your hints and tips. I have tried the fold method, but that leaves me and the border a little wonky!

TIA

07-05-2011, 07:49 AM

Glassquilt

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Rip it.

07-05-2011, 07:54 AM

PaperPrincess

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Yep. Tear it.

07-05-2011, 07:55 AM

emmamarie

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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.

07-05-2011, 07:57 AM

SparkMonkey

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Another frog here. Rip it, rip it. ;)

07-05-2011, 08:09 AM

amma

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Rip and then trim :D:D:D

07-05-2011, 08:13 AM

scrapykate

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Originally Posted by amma

Rip and then trim :D:D:D

me too.

07-05-2011, 08:16 AM

LisaGibbs

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I use my big cutting mat and a very long cutting ruler then line it up with each cut to make it straight. I have tried ripping it but not crazy over the edges.

07-05-2011, 08:20 AM

auntmag

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As others have replied, tearing is the most accurate. Just make the strip a little wider and then trim off the ravels. Makes your quilt hand straighter as well.

07-05-2011, 08:22 AM

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MadQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaGibbs

I use my big cutting mat and a very long cutting ruler then line it up with each cut to make it straight. I have tried ripping it but not crazy over the edges.

That is also what I do.