cutting fabric
#12
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I made one rag quilt and I didn't prewash it. I normally fold the fabric in half and cut the strips then sub cut the squares. Good Luck. Rag quilts are cozy and snuggle especially in the winter.
#14
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Location: Central NJ
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I also do the accordion fold of the main bulk of fabric and just have enough unfolded to cover my cutting board with a bit over. Then if I'm cutting quite a bit I will continue to unfold as needed.
This eliminates undue waste, keeps it neat, and is easily refolded when done.
This eliminates undue waste, keeps it neat, and is easily refolded when done.
#16
Well are you going to use any of this fabric for a border? I sort of plan out my fabric for cutting like I was taught almost 20 yrs ago. If you have a 36" mat fold your fabric into 3rds length wise and then I use a 48' T-square that I stole from my dh. Less chance of wavy borders that way.
#17
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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I definitely wash flannel. I just never know how much shrinkage there will be, unless I'm using it as a receiving blanket. Then I'll crochet an edging and wash after. No real reasoning behind that other than I'm usually in a hurry to get the edging finished so am in a hurry to get it started! As for the cutting fabric, I never cut it until I'm ready to use it. If I have purchased for a specific project I'll cut the pieces to size at the time. What I have found is I seem to have to re-square up a piece after every 3-4 strips and hate to waste any.
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