Why Why Why?
10-29-2011, 04:21 AM
#52
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don't come to my house or ever ask me for fabric because that's how my fabric looks.
i work with all shapes including curves and odd shapes and i do a lot of fussy cuts to achieve a very specific look.
i work with all shapes including curves and odd shapes and i do a lot of fussy cuts to achieve a very specific look.
10-29-2011, 04:22 AM
#53
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Ditto!
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Because I never know what shape I will need next and tehn I might regret trimming it off. Does that make sense? OK the pieces I am looking at do look really odd. I would have cut off those peaks.
10-29-2011, 04:26 AM
#54
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They look like they're old calicos and probably used for clothing? And they wanted to save every little scrap.
But I too don't straighten up my edges when I'm cutting as that may be just the amount I need to finish a project...it's happened before!
But I too don't straighten up my edges when I'm cutting as that may be just the amount I need to finish a project...it's happened before!
10-29-2011, 04:44 AM
#55
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Originally Posted by lynnsim
Whenever I cut appliques out, I leave my fabric like that. I never know what I'll cut out next, lol.
10-29-2011, 04:56 AM
#56
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I just like my pieces trimmed. It's all matter of personal preference. Those end pieces go into the scrap bin and eventually sent to someone who loves scraps. I personally get overwhelmed with scraps so I'm always willing to let someone else have them.
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10-29-2011, 05:00 AM
#57
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Originally Posted by fayzer
I have cut fabric straight across and regretted it later. It depends on what you finally use the scraps for.
10-29-2011, 05:06 AM
#58
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Originally Posted by dunster
Back in the olden days (so I've been told) fabric was cut using scissors and templates. I imagine this would be the result. (Also with applique pieces being cut out.)
Ok...haha... On a serious note :-) I acquired my DMIL's 50 yr old stash. I washed and folded it all and every time(which was often) I came upon a piece with a CHUNK out of the CENTER or by the fold.... I really wanted to slap someone. And I promise, I'm a really nice person :-D
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