piecing sizes
#1
piecing sizes
What are the size of pieces, you most often use? I am cutting up fabric into precuts like jelly rolls, charms, mini charms even layer cakes. What would you cut more of? I am going through fabric that was passed on to me and I thought I could store it better, until I use, in precuts. May not take as much space, I don't know.....
#6
When I clean up my scrap basket or other times when I am doing precuts for "projects down the road" I cut 2 1/2" strips, 5" squares, 4 1/2" squares, and 10" squares. I also cut pieces for double wedding ring quilts. I do more of these as wedding gifts. and I am always in need of these smaller pieces. I have made 6 Queen size and 1 King so far. This is a great scrappy quilt too. I will also cut 3 1/2" squares. I will cut from my scraps as much as I can down to 2 1/2" squares. I do NOT cut other shapes than these at this time. Who knows what the future will bring. I am always open to change.
#7
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I never cut my large pieces until I need to. I come up with a pattern idea, and go from there. I haven't used many strips, or layer cakes, charms etc. I'm not a scrappy quilter. I have an abundance of scraps, leftovers and smaller pieces that I will never use, but don't want to toss!
#9
I never cut my large pieces until I need to. I come up with a pattern idea, and go from there. I haven't used many strips, or layer cakes, charms etc. I'm not a scrappy quilter. I have an abundance of scraps, leftovers and smaller pieces that I will never use, but don't want to toss!
I am not cutting MY fabric yardages, just these scraps given to me, but was just wondering how other quilters usually cut. I am like you, not willing to toss, so I will cut up for use. I make charity quilts too, so it will be worth my time.
#10
When I clean up my scrap basket or other times when I am doing precuts for "projects down the road" I cut 2 1/2" strips, 5" squares, 4 1/2" squares, and 10" squares. I also cut pieces for double wedding ring quilts. I do more of these as wedding gifts. and I am always in need of these smaller pieces. I have made 6 Queen size and 1 King so far. This is a great scrappy quilt too. I will also cut 3 1/2" squares. I will cut from my scraps as much as I can down to 2 1/2" squares. I do NOT cut other shapes than these at this time. Who knows what the future will bring. I am always open to change.
This is exact sizes I have been cutting. Nothing will match in pattern or color, but I think I can make something pleasing eventually. Thanks!