How many of you use cutting mat lines when cutting fabric?
01-21-2011, 08:59 AM
#101
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I was told by my friend that had owned a quilt shop to never use the lines on the mat - they're innacurate. She said to always use the lines on the rulers. That's what I do now and my piecing is much more accurate!!!
01-21-2011, 09:36 AM
#102
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I only use the lines as a general guideline to keep things straight, but my ruler/ templates are what I follow & ALWAYS use the same ruler during a project, to ensure things are exactly the same. Believe me, they're not all even! If I have to change rulers (too long or short) in the middle of my project, then I double check it against the one I was using before. The only time I would rely on the mat lines is if it's a quick project w/ a lot of room for error.
01-21-2011, 09:59 AM
#103
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Originally Posted by mom-6
Sometimes I will use the lines on the mat and sometimes I'll use only the lines on the ruler. If it is a measurement wider than my ruler that's the only way it can be done! For the ones that are within the ruler's width I usually don't bother with also lining it up with the lines on the mat.
01-21-2011, 09:59 AM
#104
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I use the line on the mat to lay my fabric straight, then use the ruler to measure my cuts. I try to use the same ruler for all the cuts. I really, really love the June Tailor Shape Cutter ruler, then I don't have to use any other lines.
01-21-2011, 10:55 AM
#107
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I use the lines on the mat, but the lines on my ruler do match it. I line the fabric up on the mat, place the ruler on the fabric and match ruler lines to mat lines.
01-21-2011, 11:20 AM
#108
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Location: Aurora, IL
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I never used the lines on the mat till I watched Ricky Timms. He's so about making it fast and simple! If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me.
But truthfully, I use my ruler more than the lines and along with the lines. Old habits...
But truthfully, I use my ruler more than the lines and along with the lines. Old habits...
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