meyert

I am working on piecing the back for my latest quilt. I am needing 122" x 122" so I have to piece. Do you guys have any tips on cutting the selvage off the long lengths of fabric? I have 4 yard lengths and am not looking forward to cutting those selvages.

marilynr

I tear it.

EasyPeezy

Sorry, meyert...suck it up. LOL
I did just that yesterday and my selvage was no longer straight because I had
starched my fabric. So much fun. ;-) As you can see, I survived. So will you.

You can do it. Go!!!

ManiacQuilter2

When I use to make large quilts, I always ripped it.

Mariposa

Make sure to take your time as you cut it off.

meyert

ha ha you made me laugh Suck it up buttercup!! I was hoping that someone had a magic trick

EasyPeezy

I wish I had one. My advice...make sure your table is at the right height and take a break
in between. Got a sore back after cutting on a low table. Have fun!

luvspaper

I've torn them too and not had too big of an issue with stretch. And try to position those on the outside of your quilt sandwich. The ones that happen to be on inside seams, I would consider doing a larger seam (maybe even up to 1/2 inch?)

luvstoquilt301

I sew the 2 sections together first with a BIG--prolly about an inch seam. Then I trim it off. Actually I have left on on a few times and just snipped every couple of inches if it seems puckery.

I have my own HQ16 and am a charity quilter. I stitch the seam to one side on my regular sewing machine. This makes sure it does not twist on the frame. The stitching will show on the back but that does not bother me at all. I doubt it will other the recipient either.

I am sure the quilt police would stab themselves in their eyes if they saw me do this. My goal is a very well constructed quilt that can withstand many washings and much use.

I do any trimming for my sewing on my kitchen counter which is a perfect height for me.

Onebyone

I tear it off. Hold the fabric and rip about 12", stop and repeat. I've had no problem with fabric distortion. No way I'd spend time cutting off that long a selvedge with scissors or cutter.