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#22
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Arizona
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It depends if I have a pattern or if I am designing the quilt... if designing ... I have a pencil drawing... but I cut and sew and see how my design is coming together... I usually decide on boards after center of quilt is pieced as I decide on boarder fabrics at that time also.
Judy in Phx, AZ
Judy in Phx, AZ
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Indiana
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As a general rule, I cut enough for one block and try it. If it works, I cut one fabric at a time for what I am making. I HATE having everything pre-cut. It overwhelms me. I have one quilt (Orions Star) that has been cut since March. I just can't work on it. Every time I pull the pieces out I get anxious and put them away.
#24
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: IN
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I'm with bearisgray. I cut enough to piece a couple of blocks to see if they're going to go together right and to see if I really like the colors. Then If I like it, I'll cut all the block pieces, then the borders, then the binding. Just a habit I got into when I had trouble with blocks going together correctly. I think it all depends on your comfort zone.
#25
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern Indiana
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Since I tend to do mostly scrappy quilts, I usually have most of the pieces allready cut. I never cut borders, sashing or binding until I have all or most of the blocks made or until I decide how I'm going to put it together.
#30
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Location: Carlisle, PA
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I usually cut everything out and use my design wall to determine whether to use sashing or not. As I make the blocks, I store the rest in zip-lock bags so I don't lose anything while the work is in progress.
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