Old 09-12-2011, 11:22 AM
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Geri B
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Originally Posted by carolaug
I fold my fat qtr in half and then in half again. I place the fabric close to the edges the folds away from the die blades. cut, than I unfold and cut the area of the triangle that is left and you will have two pieces of large fabric left. I then cut the two triangles and then the two large pieces. That will give you 8 tumblers plus a piece to make a scrappy border. Very, very little waste.
If that is the waste to the left of the tumblers...could be used in a string quilt.....for those who hate to throw anything away. Just love working with those dies!!!!
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