Originally Posted by 1quilt_gma
Many patterns start out by telling you to cut all the pieces you need first, then start putting them together. I am wondering how many of you do that. Of course it depends on the pattern, but I am talking about ones that are made up of only one or two repeated blocks.
The reason I am asking this is because I am contemplating making a quilt that has A LOT of repetitive cutting. Sometimes I like to cut enough for several blocks and then sew them before going on. I am not proficient enough to try stacking fabric one on top of another and cutting. That may be in the future, but not now.
I would be concerned that I would misplace some pieces already cut. If there are a lot of colors/pieces in the block, I might get overwhelmed and confused as to where I am.
How do you handle the logistics of this? Would you cut all the pieces and then do the assembly type thingy (I can’t remember the term…) on your machine? Or out of sheer boredom, or aching hands, would you change your activity?
Baggies were invented for this!! I usually make up one block before I cut everything, just to check the directions and cutting instructions. Pattern and book publishers have been known to err. But if everything is OK, I got ahead and cut, but put the pieces in baggies (or the appropriate size zip lock) and label it. I also will put a bright sticky note on the pattern if i have to stop and might forget where I am when I come back.