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DebraK 05-29-2013 07:26 PM

I'm pretty sure you got it ;-)

Anniedeb 05-29-2013 08:06 PM

I "get it", I just don't get it!!! I enjoy the cutting and piecing...this is just not for me. Seems there is some waste...as with any project. But I agree...she needs a longer ruler!!

knabino 05-29-2013 08:12 PM

Interesting, sort of like those printed pillow panels that can be whipped into a quick quilt. Not too sure I would be rushing out to buy any of this, at least for making a quilt. One of the biggest enjoyments I have with quilting is actually in the cutting of the fabric into the small pieces. It's relaxing.

tessagin 05-29-2013 08:12 PM

Looks like stripe print fabric.

NanaCsews2 05-29-2013 08:33 PM

Interesting concept. I prefer doing all the work in creating the strip pieces. What are the chances of liking all the fabrics in the print? I enjoy the process of start to finish which includes going through my stash or heading to my LQS and choosing each fabric that goes into the finished product. I can see using this for borders though.

JudyTheSewer 05-29-2013 09:33 PM

Seems like the same concepts we've used with border fabrics for years. It seems like they are just printing and marketing new "border" fabrics. Am I being a humbug?

sewbeadit 05-30-2013 12:21 AM

That basically takes away why we quilt doesn't it? Maybe if someone was in a hurry for a gift, but that is all.

katier825 05-30-2013 01:42 AM


Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn (Post 6093143)
I find it hard to believe that the strips would be printed perfectly straight on the fabric. She sure made the cutting look easy. All I could think about when she was cutting that folded fabric is that if I was cutting it, I would have the underneath piece all screwed up and not cut perfectly on the lines!!!!

I totally agree! I have used border prints in several quilts and they are printed so wonky sometimes I have to cut with scissors rather than a rotary cutter. Either way, it would have to be cut in a single layer to get it perfect. The last one I did, I wet and blocked the fabric, which helped, but it still drove me crazy!

loves_2_quilt 05-30-2013 02:30 AM


Originally Posted by Anniedeb (Post 6093255)
I "get it", I just don't get it!!! I enjoy the cutting and piecing...this is just not for me. Seems there is some waste...as with any project. But I agree...she needs a longer ruler!!

I'm with you on this

piepatch 05-30-2013 02:47 AM


Originally Posted by AZ Jane (Post 6093000)
Someone needs to get her a long ruler!!


I agree!! I couldn't pay attention to the fabric for wondering why she didn't get a longer ruler to do the demonstration.


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