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    Old 12-23-2012, 01:41 PM
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    It looked like a quick and easy pattern using six fat quarters + yardage for the borders. So I grabbed six fat quarters and started to cut. The cutting instructions were very clear with diagrams for each fat quarter. Of the six fat quarters I messed up three of them! I'm blaming it on the 1/4 and 3/4 inch cuts. I usually do 1/2 and full inch cuts. I was also using a new ruler for the first time. So now I'm in the process of re-designing the pattern to fit what I've cut. Who knows, I may like it even better than the original.

    That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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    Old 12-23-2012, 01:45 PM
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    OH, BOY! Can I ever relate to that one! I usually buy 1/4 to 1/2 yard more than a pattern calls for, just because of my propensity to cut wrong the first couple of times! I feel your pain.
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    Old 12-23-2012, 02:34 PM
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    I can relate also. I have a stack of 120 squares that I'm using as borders on a quilt. One border will be a saw tooth border and so I cut a bunch of squares on the diagonal. The other border will be a diamond in a square pattern. I forgot about the second border needing a bunch of full squares. Too late - I cut too many on the diagonal and am now sitting here trying to design a fix!
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    Old 12-23-2012, 02:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by quiltingme
    OH, BOY! Can I ever relate to that one! I usually buy 1/4 to 1/2 yard more than a pattern calls for, just because of my propensity to cut wrong the first couple of times! I feel your pain.
    Ditto that!!!!!
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    Old 12-23-2012, 03:12 PM
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    It happens. Try marking your ruler with post it notes on the correct line. It's very helpful, especially if you are interrupted frequently, like I usually am.
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    Old 12-23-2012, 03:20 PM
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    I feel your pain!
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    Old 12-23-2012, 05:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by katier825
    It happens. Try marking your ruler with post it notes on the correct line. It's very helpful, especially if you are interrupted frequently, like I usually am.
    this is what i do also. it is a wonderful tip
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    been there, done that. I think all of us have or will have done this if we're serious about quilting.

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    Just artistic license....
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    Old 12-23-2012, 06:51 PM
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    i use painters tape to mark my rulers --leaves no sticky!--but i have to put an arrow to indicate the bulk of fabric--or i still cut the wrong width !!!!!
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