Measure 3x cut once??
 

I know the rule of thumb measure 2x cut once. Well I just did that on some of the last fabric I had for a top I am working on and ! I cut it wrong! I have one piece left to get 3 - 11 1/2" squares out of so I am taking a break and will go back to measuring again I can't afford another mistake.
I know we all make a cutting mistake here or there. How many would admit to what I just did and make the same mistake twice. I must get it right this last time or I am out of fabric!
The good thing is I will be able to make some nice pieces out of it for something else so not wasted.

Oh dear, I'm with you on the mistakes. At least we can admit them and giggle about it.Take you time and cut it one more time.

I messed up marking lines for quilting a piece on the embroidery machine last week. It was a sampler piece with a 2 inch border. I marked one side at 2 1/2 inches. The class instructor says she never uses those type of regular OR half inch sided rulers due to the mistakes. Guess I should retire that one to ruler folding only.

PS: I've made the "same" mistake 3 times!

I've done that so many times!!!
I just bought some cubes for my Accuquilt. I trust that thing more than me lol :)

Try putting a piece of tape/post it note on your ruler for your measurement. Can't tell you how many times I've read the ruler incorrectly!

Of course I have made cutting errors. Cutting strips is the worst for me..maybe it is because I am.eft-handed. I got an Accuquilt GO for strip cutting several years ago and I truly believe it has paid for itself.

I just ordered a strip cutter for my Accuquilt GO me. I am looking forward to being able to cut accurate 2 1/2" strips

cut some paper that size and lay those out first.

great idea! I have made a lot of mistakes.

I can’t remember the last time I made a cutting mistake then last night I made 3 ! After the 3rd, I shut off the lights and went upstairs !