Originally Posted by
hopetoquilt
Sometimes it is our interpretation of the directions and sometimes it is the way it is stated. Did the instructor know that you "tear" your fabric or did she assume that you just cut? Would the directions have been okay if you cut?
When I give directions/model something, I try to start with, "this is how I do it (and why); why not try it and see if it works for you." Classes are for learning and trying a new strategy/method and then self evaluating what works for you.
It was one of those 'learn and live' deals - I had understood to set aside the border fabric first - so that it wouldn't get inadvertently cut up for the center of the quilt -
NOW I start from the center out and hope for the best when I get to the borders. That usually works for me.
That was almost 20 years ago - I've learned a couple of things since then - and have a lot more confidence in my own judgment than I did way back then.