KrazyQuilter

Ok i am involved in some charm square swaps and cutting them is taking forever! I think I got in over my head! Anyways, I am used to template cutting so rotary cutting is a bit new to me (I usually rotary cut my borders) but squares are taking forever! Are there any tricks?

MelissaK

stack your fabric and buy one of those rulers that has holes at every inch so you can cut a bunch at once without lifting your ruler.

Spudgrandma

Or stack your fabric and use a square up ruler. I made 7 baby quilts with 2 1/2 inch squares and cut 2 1/2 inch strips and then stacked and cut 2 1/2 inch to make the square.

GailG

Yes, K. by all means invest in a June Tailor Short Cuts. The slits are 1/2 inch apart. I use it all the time for cutting squares, cutting sashings, etc.

shellyp

Video on rotary cutting multiple layers.

http://www.quilterstv.com/?bcpid=133...s_&_techniques

butterflywing

that is one great video tutorial site!

retrogirl02

ShellyP, thanks for the link! I'm adding it to the charm swap info and will be sure to give you credit :D
Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Elizabeth A.

Thanks for the tip!

Away2me

Great video site. I had this same question so I'm glad this thread was started! :mrgreen:

retrogirl02

Thanks for posting, KrazyQuilter