Cutting from strips
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Cutting from strips
Good morning everyone! I hope everyone had a good week and has a better weekend! And, if you didn't I certainly hope it gets better for you!
I have a guestion on cutting from strips. I am still rather new to quilting and I am following an actual pattern for the first time. That pattern calls for cutting my squares and triangles from a strip. Do they mean a strip from the width of the fabric or from the lenght? Or does it even matter? I will need to cut different pieces from the same piece of fabric in different sizes. So I want to be sure I don't cut in a direction that will use more of the fabric than I should.
Thanks so much for all your help! I always know to go the "Board" to get all the answers I need!
I have a guestion on cutting from strips. I am still rather new to quilting and I am following an actual pattern for the first time. That pattern calls for cutting my squares and triangles from a strip. Do they mean a strip from the width of the fabric or from the lenght? Or does it even matter? I will need to cut different pieces from the same piece of fabric in different sizes. So I want to be sure I don't cut in a direction that will use more of the fabric than I should.
Thanks so much for all your help! I always know to go the "Board" to get all the answers I need!
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most pieces are cut wof....but many times it is suggested that borders be cut from lengthwise-parallel to selvage. I personally do not cut borders from lengthwise, I just carefully sew from wof pieces, but measuring and marking center, ends so I don't end up with wavy borders.
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