Fabrics for I Spy Swaps
#13
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some prints really are more usable (in my opinion) as an individual square/picture when they are "fussy cut" so that each piece is like a picture instead of just cut "wherever"
Examples attached:
Examples attached:
This?
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Or this?
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Technically, one could POSSIBLY "get by" with 3/4 of a yard - IF the fabric is cut really straight and it shrinks very little, and there is at least 41 inches of usable fabric across the width. Theoretically, 40 inches should be enough to get 8 squares from. It isn't. There seems to be a bit of "loss" at each cut.
7/8 of a yard (31 1/2 inches) gives one a little wiggle room. If I was buying new fabric and watching my pennies, I would buy 7/8 of a yard. It is so frustrating to be about an inch short and not being able to find any more.
Most people buy a yard in case they mess up a cut - the ruler slips, the cat got in the way, there is a flaw in the fabric, etc.
Fussy cutting usually takes quite a bit more - this is where taking a template along and checking out how it goes is useful.
7/8 of a yard (31 1/2 inches) gives one a little wiggle room. If I was buying new fabric and watching my pennies, I would buy 7/8 of a yard. It is so frustrating to be about an inch short and not being able to find any more.
Most people buy a yard in case they mess up a cut - the ruler slips, the cat got in the way, there is a flaw in the fabric, etc.
Fussy cutting usually takes quite a bit more - this is where taking a template along and checking out how it goes is useful.
#17
Originally Posted by SherriB
I am so excited about this swap!! I went to the LQS and Hancock Fabrics and picked out 6 fabrics, 3 for each swap I am in. I hope it is okay to give sneak peak!
Sorry for the lousy pictures. The fabrics are much brighter in person.
Sorry for the lousy pictures. The fabrics are much brighter in person.
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Originally Posted by theresse
Is it nessary to buy new fab, I have to go back and read the rules. Thanks
I Spy type fabric has something that can be identified on it - such as baseballs, cats, macaroni, cars, etc.
Some of the older fabrics are absolutely adorable - and less likely to be duplicated.
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