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    Old 07-12-2014, 04:56 PM
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    The lines on my cutting rulers match up perfectly with the lines on my cutting mat. Either they are both wrong, or they are both correct.

    I always use the lines on my mat to cut my fabric. To me, the only problem with using the lines on your mat to always do your cutting is that the wear and tear to your mat could cause more ridges along the lines. When my mat is no longer functional, I buy a new one.
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    Old 07-12-2014, 07:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by illinois
    I use both. Depends on how small and how accurate the pieces need to be. Sometimes the ruler just does better. The lines on a ruler are narrower and maybe make for better accuracy when cutting some pieces. But, let's face it, some of Jenny's techniques stink! She irons, not presses. She uses techniques that leave bias edges. However! The things she is demonstrating are not intricate or demanding of perfection that some patterns require. She is marketing her precuts and does things that work well with those and are fast and easy. Usually seams don't have to meet exactly like some designs do. She is having fun with what she does and is trying to spread that enthusiasm. I would not recommend her methods for the beginning quilter since she does "cut corners' on techniques. A more experienced quilter knows when to do that and when to do better. (Have you noticed she doesn't have a video on how to remove stitches? Most of her designs are pretty forgiving.)
    I was watching the video about the disappearing hourglass today and boy was she ever sliding that iron all over the place!! LOL. I could see the wavy bias edges and I don't think that mad ironing was helping.
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    Old 07-13-2014, 06:21 PM
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    For me, this whole discussion is silly - my sewing is so slapdash, the minor difference in the mat vs ruler doesn't matter.

    My goals are 1.) looks good enough and 2.) finished.

    The opinions expressed in this post are mine and only refer to me. I know others are more detailed-oriented than I am.

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    Old 10-20-2017, 06:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by janRN
    I'm glad to see that others use the lines on their mats. I've always used mine. ... I thought I was committing some mortal quilting sin LOL!
    I resemble that remark!
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    Old 10-20-2017, 07:57 AM
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    I think a big part of her appeal is she makes things as easy as possible or finds an easier way to do it. I would think and inch is and inch no matter where it is, or at least it should be.
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    Old 10-20-2017, 08:22 AM
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    Nothing wrong with using the mat if you check to see if it's accurate. One issue that turns up as your mat ages is that it gets cut multiple times and is self-healing, so the lines can move/distort/fade/or go wonky over time. If it's still accurate, go for it. I prefer my ruler unless I'm cutting a piece too large for any ruler I have, then I use the mat as well.
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    Old 10-20-2017, 09:19 AM
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    I use both almost interchangeably. However I have noticed that sometimes the fabric can "grow" just a bit over the line. I suspect if I used only the ruler that would not happen.
    Having said that, being aware, I watch close for it.
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    Old 10-20-2017, 09:48 AM
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    I rarely use the marks on the mat, because I was also taught NOT to use them. However I do use them to line up the fabric and .. on occasion.. I have used them for cutting. But I never "feel" that it is accurate, only due to what I was taught.
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    I've questioned this too. I never use the lines on the mat. Always use my big ruler for everything.
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