Stripping...
#21
I went to About.com and found a picture of the side-by-side rulers. Let's see if this will work:
http://quilting.about.com/od/rotaryc...ing_strips.htm
OK, I checked it. It went right to it.
http://quilting.about.com/od/rotaryc...ing_strips.htm
OK, I checked it. It went right to it.
#22
I had trouble with bowing too until I got the new ruler with the built in strip cutter.
It works the same way the circle ruler works, slits cut into a ruler every half inch the whole way across the ruler. When I lay the ruler on the fabric after lining up and ironing, it covers about 18 inches of the fabric. I got mine at Walmart but I have seen them at Joanns and a couple of other sites and I paid 13 dollars.
Hope it helps, it helped me.
It works the same way the circle ruler works, slits cut into a ruler every half inch the whole way across the ruler. When I lay the ruler on the fabric after lining up and ironing, it covers about 18 inches of the fabric. I got mine at Walmart but I have seen them at Joanns and a couple of other sites and I paid 13 dollars.
Hope it helps, it helped me.
#23
Along with the alignment comments I have one that helps also. I use a wider ruler when cutting strips. 6 inches or wider helps in making sure that the line on the ruler is perfectly aligned with the fold of the fabric.
Happy cutting!! :D
Happy cutting!! :D
#24
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
When you put your selvedges together do you make sure the fold is straight? If it doesn't hang in a straight U you don't have it folded straight. Make sure your second fold is also straight. Then you have to make sure your ruler is at 90 degrees to the fold.
#25
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
When you put your selvedges together do you make sure the fold is straight? If it doesn't hang in a straight U you don't have it folded straight. Make sure your second fold is also straight. Then you have to make sure your ruler is at 90 degrees to the fold.
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GO TO YOUR LOCAL QUILT SHOP. HAVE THEM SHOW YOU HOW TO DO IT CORRECTLY. THAT'S WHAT I WOULD DO BECAUSE I AM A VISUAL LEARNER. I HOPE THIS ...LET US KNOW WHAT YOU DO TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. :D
GO TO YOUR LOCAL QUILT SHOP. HAVE THEM SHOW YOU HOW TO DO IT CORRECTLY. THAT'S WHAT I WOULD DO BECAUSE I AM A VISUAL LEARNER. I HOPE THIS ...LET US KNOW WHAT YOU DO TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. :D
#28
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Along with the alignment comments I have one that helps also. I use a wider ruler when cutting strips. 6 inches or wider helps in making sure that the line on the ruler is perfectly aligned with the fold of the fabric.
Happy cutting!! :D
Happy cutting!! :D
#29
I agree with prism99. The folded edge is the key. I have to fold at least twice to make 4 thicknesses because of lack of space. I put the folded edge on a straight line on my mat. Then, using a 6" wide ruler, place a line going across the ruler on the folded edge/mat line, and cut on the long edge of the ruler. Move the ruler over counting squares on the mat, line up the width lines, and cut against the long edge. I saw this on simply quilts. Basically, you move the ruler, not the fabric. I, too, make sure the folded edge is toward me.
I never iron first. I smooth with my hands. I'm lazy. 8)
I never iron first. I smooth with my hands. I'm lazy. 8)
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