Cutting from strips
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I have a guestion on cutting from strips. I am still rather new to quilting and I am following an actual pattern for the first time. That pattern calls for cutting my squares and triangles from a strip. Do they mean a strip from the width of the fabric or from the lenght? Or does it even matter? I will need to cut different pieces from the same piece of fabric in different sizes. So I want to be sure I don't cut in a direction that will use more of the fabric than I should. Thanks so much for all your help! I always know to go the "Board" to get all the answers I need! |
Most patterns are written with the fabric being cut the width.
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Originally Posted by QuiltNama
(Post 5139887)
Most patterns are written with the fabric being cut the width.
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often, the directions will include something to the effect of "wof" which means width of fabric.
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Originally Posted by nycquilter
(Post 5140061)
often, the directions will include something to the effect of "wof" which means width of fabric.
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I always cut by the width...Good luck and keep us up to date on your progress, with pics!! Any more questions, just ask..the greatest people hang here!!
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WOF is selvage to selvage
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most pieces are cut wof....but many times it is suggested that borders be cut from lengthwise-parallel to selvage. I personally do not cut borders from lengthwise, I just carefully sew from wof pieces, but measuring and marking center, ends so I don't end up with wavy borders.
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I too cut my borders from wof, every time I've done it lengthwise, I have ended up with some wavy borders. I don't seem to have a problem doing wof.
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Thanks very much everyone!! I knew I couldn't go wrong getting my answers here!
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