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Old 07-07-2014, 12:39 PM
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i tried that, but if i don't finish all of the cutting, i get lost and/or the pieces get lost... so one at a time for me
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Old 07-07-2014, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem View Post
I guess you can say I am a "Production Quilter" I make from 20 to 50 quilts a year.
wow... that sure is a lot. i used to try to do one big quilt per month, and that seemed like a lot!
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Old 07-07-2014, 12:42 PM
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Usually I only cut one at a time,but I did cut three at one time. I get bored doing the same block for a whole quilt so I would work on one and then the other (one was a sampler) until all three were pieced, Now if I could just get them all quilted!
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Old 07-07-2014, 12:49 PM
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Oh my, I just cut enough to get me started as sometimes I change my mind on fabric placements. This way I am flexible.

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Old 07-07-2014, 01:01 PM
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I usually work on only one project at a time till it is done or goes to the LAQ. But I have the next several (3 or 4) projects picked out with fabric purchased ready to go as soon as the current one is done!
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Old 07-07-2014, 01:09 PM
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never. I might be working on a couple of quilt at the same time, in fact nearly always am, but precutting a project?? But then other than bonnie hunters I never follow a pattern, they just grow on the working wall.
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Old 07-07-2014, 01:26 PM
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Only cut out what I need to get started. Sometimes I find I need to tweak a color or fabric before I keep going.
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Old 07-07-2014, 01:48 PM
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Depends on how many projects I need to get done. I cut out 1 step at a time for mystery type projects, (even if I have all of the instructions). I usually cut out 1-3 small projects at a time otherwise. Big projects (twin or larger quilts), I cut out one at a times. A lot of projects I have been thinking about for several months to years, before I cut them out and make them.
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Old 07-07-2014, 02:07 PM
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I cut fabric for practice blocks when starting a new pattern just to check seam allowance accuracy and pressing direction. Once that's settled, I cut everything needed to make those blocks and begin sewing.
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I rarely, if ever cut out an entire quilt before doing any piecing. I cut a little, piece a little, cut a little. ((sound like the Music Man???)) I have to see what the block or blocks are going to look like and make sure I like everything okay. Many times I find I'd rather construct a block differently and re-figure or re-draft the block then cut. I like the mental exercise. Also have leaders & enders going all the time too!

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