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Originally Posted by Maggie_1963
I kind of do, but I also use the vertical lines on my ruler and match them up with the vertical lines on the mat, haven't had a problem yet! I have learned to take more time cutting, the more precise it is, the better the work turns out and matches up correctly. I think that is a key to all of quilting is to not rush, sometimes hard for me because I can't wait to see the finale!
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I don't use them to measure by, but will sometimes use them to help make sure my fabric is lined up squarely.
Cheers, K |
I go by the old rule, measure twice and cut once!
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Yep I use the lines on the mat. I have worn out my share of mats doing this. But its a habit now so ...
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Kinda off topic but still about measuring tools. Did you know a stainless 1 cup dry measuring cup holds more then a plastic one cup dry measure? The stainless cup is considered a baker's measure. It's only the one cup measure the rest are all the same. Weird.
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I guess I do both. My mat doesn't have incremental marks between the inch lines, so if I need 2.5, for example, I use the ruler. I always use the mat lines for squaring up a wonky block or making that initial cut at the end to get the ends even. I figure the lines are there for some reason, might as well use them!
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Kinda off topic but still about measuring tools. Did you know a stainless 1 cup dry measuring cup holds more then a plastic one cup dry measure? The stainless cup is considered a baker's measure. It's only the one cup measure the rest are all the same. Weird.
Cheers, K |
I cut using the ruler...not the lines on the mat. Just easier for me to fold the fab and then lay the ruler down and cut. Hate cutting so the faster I get it done, the sooner I can start sewing~!!
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I try not to use the lines on my mat, because it is so warped in some spots. I just use both sets of lines on my rulers. :)
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Originally Posted by CorgiNole
I don't use them to measure by, but will sometimes use them to help make sure my fabric is lined up squarely.
Cheers, K |
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