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Old 07-24-2010, 08:42 PM
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Before I got the Go! I would cut the small squares and end up having about 1/4 of the batch be miscut. I like the Shape Cut ruler for cutting when I only need a few. If you have any of the pattern weights those are great to put on the ruler to hold it more securely on the fabric while you cut. The Shape Cut Plus has 1/4" cuts.
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Old 07-25-2010, 12:30 AM
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Thank you for all the information. God bless.
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Old 07-25-2010, 02:32 AM
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I always cut the strips first 2 inch or 3 inch whatever I need. Then cut the squares from that. Make sure to be precise so your blocks are square. Sometimes you have to cut off a little bit at the center fold to keep straight.
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Old 07-25-2010, 09:43 AM
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if you rotary cut squares, it doesn't matter that you fold and cut. if you are cutting shapes, make sure that all your fabric is face up or face down or you get reverse shapes.
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Old 07-25-2010, 08:52 PM
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I cut my squares or triangles IMMEDIATLY after I finish cutting out my blocks,quilt shapes(squares, strips, ....) and add them to the appropriate shaped stack for later use


I do this to and I also have a box filled with scrap so I can do those scrappy quilts....:-)
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Old 07-26-2010, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
If they are small scraps, one at a time.

Get a little cutting mat, a small template (Rhonda has been giving them away) and do them while you are sitting in front of the TV.

It helps to iron/press them first.
Press and layer the scraps. Use the June Tailor mat to cut strips, then replace the mat and cut across the strips.
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Old 07-26-2010, 02:47 AM
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i'd just press my scraps flat, stack them by size (smallest on top), lined up as closely as possible on one side.

cut the first straight edge through the whole stack.
rotate the stack (or the mat if you have a small one) and cut the first perpendicular straight edge.
rotate once more and cut the third straight edge.
after that, cut squares along the whole stack as though you were using strips.
discard the leftover bits from each layer or save them for a time you want smaller squares.
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Old 08-10-2010, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie
Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
I have the June Taylor Shape cutter, not used it as yet, but it seems a good tool to have. there is a video on it on youtube ...
I had mine for a while before I used it. First time I used it I loved it and now want the bigger one!
I bought the larger one at Joann's with a 50% coupon a few months ago. Would you believe I haven't used it yet? There's something about having a new tool or ruler that really intimidates me. I know about the youtube tutorial, but never find the block of time it probably would take to view it and figure it out.
Yet here I sit using up a block of time on the board. Tsk .. tsk.

8-)
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