I find that I have to remember more when using a Creative Grids ruler.
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It is an old carpenter saying. It is measure twice, cut once! :) I do use it all the time in quilting and have cut down on many mistakes I use to make.
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I know I have paid for my Go by having less cutting mistakes for the scrap box. I have the 6 1/2" inch strip die and it's perfect for borders. Each one straight as a board. I rarely cut with a ruler and cutter anymore for basic cuts.
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
(Post 7172904)
It is an old carpenter saying. It is measure twice, cut once! :) I do use it all the time in quilting and have cut down on many mistakes I use to make.
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even with ruler, I can't cut straight. I thought I was the only one. I see I have company now.
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Originally Posted by lynnie
(Post 7173206)
even with ruler, I can't cut straight. I thought I was the only one. I see I have company now.
My sweetie is not allowed in the room when I cut because the overly obsessive perfectionist of an engineer in him tried to correct me one time. Wanted to show me how to cut a straight line correctly. It did not go over well. Things were said, and thrown. I have just accepted the fact that there are some who are meant to cut straight lines and those of us who are grateful when it is 'close enough'. |
Originally Posted by lynnie
(Post 7173206)
even with ruler, I can't cut straight. I thought I was the only one. I see I have company now.
Leslie |
I guess misery loves company because I feel relieved that I'm not alone. I try so hard to get it right only to find out it's off. I blame it on dyslexia. :)
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Thank you all for your sympathies. (Though some of you missed my sarcasm). I know to measure twice and cut once. I had intended to cut a tee shirt 14" wide and 16" tall and got it reversed. Instead of tall and skinny it is short and fat. Oh well, I can (and did) fix it. Just a tad frustrated with myself.
I use the InvisiGrip on the back of my rulers and it helps reduce the slippage. Maybe that hint will help someone else. |
I definitely agree.
Originally Posted by audsgirl
(Post 7172735)
I know I'd enjoy quilting a lot more if I could only cut straight.
Leslie |
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