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Old 11-15-2010, 06:22 PM
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There seem to be some quilters who prefer to tear strips for quilts. I personally prefer to cut them. The edges ravel when they are torn and I find them "messy" Any views on this?
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:24 PM
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cut!

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Old 11-15-2010, 06:27 PM
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:28 PM
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Even when I cut I can't get my pieces to go together matching.
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:33 PM
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I have done both but prefer cutting.:)
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:37 PM
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I will tear if I'm "cutting" a big piece from lengthy yardage. Cut for strips though, for sure!
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:38 PM
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CUT! Tearing stretches the edges.
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:43 PM
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Cut....
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:46 PM
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Always cut!
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:47 PM
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I'm going along with the crowd. I cut them.
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