What Quilting Rules Do You Break?

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08-01-2010, 04:59 AM

#31

grann of 6

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Originally Posted by knlsmith

OH, BUT when it comes to scissors, my fabric scissors are just for fabric. This isn't a rule, it is a fact. Using them on other items, like screws, nails, wire, and stuff will dull them. LOL ;)

My grandkids can't believe how many, shears, scissors, snips, rotary cutters I have. I have a special pair of old shears only for paper and cardboard. That is probably the only rule I have. I thought we banished the quilt police in another thread.

08-01-2010, 05:18 AM

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max's grandma

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why do you wash flannel, does it shrink?

08-01-2010, 05:29 AM

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gollytwo

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Originally Posted by max's grandma

why do you wash flannel, does it shrink?

yes

08-01-2010, 05:31 AM

#34

redkimba

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I thought that they were more like guidelines than actual rules.

I'm only accurate when I'm contributing a block to a community quilt, ie a wedding quilt for a friend.

Any "mistakes" is just part of the charm & proof that a live human made that quilt for you.

08-01-2010, 05:32 AM

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grann of 6

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Oh, yes, it shrinks a lot. And it actually gets softer and fuzzier. Not so easy to sew, but nicer in the long run. Cottons I don't usually wash; depends on what I am making and how it will be used.