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Old 07-23-2010, 12:52 PM
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Is there a simple way to cut those little squares? Or just a little at a time, carefully?
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:57 PM
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What kind of little squares?

I fussy cut squares one at a time when I'm trying to "frame" part of the design.
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How little is little squares?
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Old 07-23-2010, 01:20 PM
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I just cut mine a little at a time. I hope someone here has a better suggestion.
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Old 07-23-2010, 01:24 PM
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If you just want to cut a bunch of squares get a June Tailor Shape Cut Ruler.
Fold fabric to fit under ruler, cut strips, rotate ruler & repeat.
Great for watercolor quilts
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When I have to make lots of blocks, little or not so little, I make strips first. Stack the strips & then finish cutting the blocks. For a 2" block you would cut 2" strips, stack three or four strips & cut the strips into 2" squares. That way you can cut 4 blocks at a time & it goes fast.
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Old 07-23-2010, 01:34 PM
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Scraps into 2"square or 1 1/2".
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Old 07-23-2010, 01:37 PM
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If they are small scraps, one at a time.

Get a little cutting mat, a small template (Rhonda has been giving them away) and do them while you are sitting in front of the TV.

It helps to iron/press them first.
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I am glad you asked that question, I was wondering the same thing about little squares. What is the small template that is being given away.
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The Shape Cut ruler rocks for this!
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