Cutting out the fabric
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Am I the only one who hates to cut the fabric? It seems to take so long and I am using a rotary cutter. I am going to make the easy 5 inch charm four patch that is in the tutorial so I am cutting my 5 inch squares. I am really new to this so I would appreciate any helpful hints. Thank you.
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video to watch to cut 4 layers of fabric at a time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMH67a-bDs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMH67a-bDs
Originally Posted by sasseyib
Am I the only one who hates to cut the fabric? It seems to take so long and I am using a rotary cutter. I am going to make the easy 5 inch charm four patch that is in the tutorial so I am cutting my 5 inch squares. I am really new to this so I would appreciate any helpful hints. Thank you.
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just found a power cutting video to watch, Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bkJK...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bkJK...eature=related
#6
I guess I'm strange. I like the cutting, since that means another quilt is in the works! I just bought one of those mats that rotates, and even though it was expensive, it sure makes cutting easier.
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Does anyone have the June Taylor Shape Cut Plus Ruler? It is so valuable - expensive but worth it, especially if you get it 50% off at Joann Fabrics. I've worn one out and am well on my way through my second one. I have cut as many as 6 or even 8 layers at a time and zip along cutting strips of any size. Mine is 18 inches wide and if I am cutting 2 1/2 inch strips, I can cut 7 stacks without moving the ruler or needing to trim up the edges. I highly recommend this. I use it almost all the time.
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