MargeD

I try to begin with a sample block, unless it's a quilt pattern I've made before. Then if all goes well with the sample block, I usually cut the whole quilt out. I have limited sewing space, so once I get the fabrics cut, then I can clear my table off to sew.

Nanny's dollface

I cut and sew as I go...and boy was I glad I did that for my current project: otherwise I would have had to piece strips for the correct length.

richardswife

It depends on my mood. I do it both ways, but some days I just can't cut it all at once due to RA, but on those days I just take it easy and hope there will be another day without pain. Those are the days I try to do a block or two or just work on some small project.

sak658

For the last several quilts...I have been designing as I go..so I just cut a few at a time...till I know how and what I'm going to be using..I will be so glad to use a pattern for my next quilt...I'm so looking forward to it..the reason for the designing is they are deer panels for my 2 brothers..so I just purchased fabric that went with the panel and had to design the rest..then a Texans quilt for my grandson..no pattern..then two t-shirt quilts for the 2 granddaughters...my design...so I promised myself the next quilt is for me and it's going to have a pattern...lol...but I have enjoyed the process of making it up as I go...however it takes lots of patience and trial and error...it helps to have enough fabric before you start...

2blackcats

I always cut it all out. But I just finished a quilt that called for two pieces to be diagonally sewn together. So, impatient me just dug right in and cut and sewed the diagonally just like I prepare my binding. Turns out the diagonal sewn pieces had to be sewn the opposite of how I normally do binding (piece on bottom right side up, piece on top wrong side up with the bottom piece sticking out to my left.

Well, from now on I will do one block and sew a practice block. I needed to have the piece on the bottom sticking out to my right which totally changed the way the diagonally sewn line looked in the finished block. I have probably confused everyone and I'm sorry, but at least this is off my chest and I can stop beating myself up.

solstice3

i try to cut out the majority if not all at one time. An exception was when I made a Debbie Mumm wall hanging. I ut out all the blocks in the center and did them then all the border blocks that came after a solid border ... if that makes any sense

jaly3162

I totally agree. I've cut it all and then decided I didn't like the colors, and wasted material. I usually wait to cut the border until it is pieced.

quilt3311

I usually will cut and make a sample block first to be sure I really like the fabrics I have picked. Then will cut everything and put into baggies, then into a tote. Then when I don't get it completed all the parts are together for when I get back to the project.

mike'sgirl

I have learned the wisdom of making a practice block, and then I cut the quilt out per instructions.

Suziuki

When I purchase a kit I always cut it out as soon as possible to make sure that there is enough fabric to make the quilt, unfortunately I then want to sew it straight away as well and have to show great restraint and put it on my list of things to do. Most of the time I cut the fabric for the top and leave cutting the binding until the top is finished, once sandwiched and quilted I then decided what width binding would look best, then cut accordingly.