Whaddya MEAN you don't cut with the lines on the mat?!

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03-25-2013, 05:55 AM

#31

judykay

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Can someone PLEASE re-post the link...

03-25-2013, 05:59 AM

#32

jcrow

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I use the rulers except when I'm straightening the edge of a long piece of fabric. I never learned to use my mat lines for cutting. I never thought about turning it over! Now I know I can have a whole new mat when this side wears out. Thanks for the idea!!!

03-25-2013, 06:03 AM

#33

nygal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Luv Quilts and Cats

Great link! I have seen one of my quilting friends cutting her fabric not using the lines on the mat and I always thought what is she doing? Now I know! Huh! The things you learn just from reading!

What link? I'd love to see how this is done. I always use the lines on my mat and they are worn out again!!

03-25-2013, 06:12 AM

#34

Holice

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what link. would be interested to see the turorial.

03-25-2013, 06:33 AM

#35

Wanabee Quiltin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Teeler

After reading several posts from various members talking about using their rulers, I still wasn't really understanding how you could cut without using the markings on the mat, and only rely on the ruler for measurements. It took a wonderful member here to actually spell it all out (with idiot-proof pictures- THANK YOU!) and get me to understand the how-to of using my rulers.

Maybe you could share these pictures with all of us. I can do it both ways, but would love to see the pics. Thanks.

03-25-2013, 06:39 AM

#36

Cagey

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I use the lines on my mat for cutting the fabric straight on the ends or for measuring larger pieces of fabrics that are too large for a ruler. The larger white mats come in handy for that. Mostly I rely on my ruler. Like the idea of turning the mat over when you don't need the lines.

03-25-2013, 06:59 AM

#37

quiltmau

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Location: New Milford, CT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Teeler

When I started quilting again with all the new equipment I was using the mat lines as guide. I took a class and the instructor/quilt teacher blew up and told me I was WRONG-WRONG-WRONG!! Never use the line on the mat. She also told me to NEVER iron to the light and the ALWAYS iron seams closed!! Along with a bunch of other stuff that I have ignored.

Can we say quilt police???

I use the mat lines as a guide-measure and cut with a ruler-iron seams both open and closed depending on the pattern-and do not go to quilt classes!! I am much happier for it.