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shaverg 03-21-2010 03:36 PM

Grandma Cindy, I found this page on google, read down it talks about tearing borders.http://books.google.com/books?id=5YG...orders&f=false

Rainbow 03-22-2010 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by shaverg
Grandma Cindy, I found this page on google, read down it talks about tearing borders.http://books.google.com/books?id=5YG...orders&f=false

WOW !!! What a wonderful site !!! Thanks for the info !!

MadQuilter 03-22-2010 10:39 AM

I clear my table and open the fabric all the way. Then, I use my long 24" ruler and align it with the fabric edge. Generally, I slice about 20" at a time or until I reach the end of my cutting board. Reposition fabric and repeat.

Key is not to have any drag on the fabric.

Oklahoma Suzie 03-22-2010 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by Tippy
I fold the fabric to a managable "length" making sure it's on the grain then use my rotary ruler.. I haven't had any problems so far.

this is what I do too

Grandma Cindy 03-22-2010 05:24 PM

what wonderful instructions, now to await my next set of borders and voila!


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