Originally Posted by
mom-6
I also do the accordion fold of the main bulk of fabric and just have enough unfolded to cover my cutting board with a bit over. Then if I'm cutting quite a bit I will continue to unfold as needed.
This eliminates undue waste, keeps it neat, and is easily refolded when done.
This is what I do as well. I don't have a tremendous area to work with so I'm constantly folding; refolding; re-ironing. I will also sometimes chop off a slightly larger chunk and cut down if I'm working on blocks and then need the balance for borders/sashing/something else. Put the bulk away and then go back to it later.