Originally Posted by
janRN
I started quilting in the "olden days" and learned with templates and scissors. Still do this occasionally. The thing I have the most trouble with is cutting long, straight strips. After years of fighting those crooked areas (dog legs?) I still get them. I fold, refold, press, line up, square up, pray, cut, and they still show up. Maybe this is too basic for your class but wow, would I like to know the secret of straight cuts. Especially when the strips are narrow, say 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" wide by WOF or LOF.
That would be a great class to take. Learning rotary cutting & sewing a 1/4" seam - is a big help
The first class I took, was not long enough to go over everything - only 3 classes - 3 hrs each - we had to do a lot of quilting at home to get it done - quilt project was very basic - various stipes sewn together than cut into 12" blocks.
Next quilt made me realize the power of the 1/4" seam