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    Old 04-04-2012, 10:11 AM
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    I am just glad I am not the only one...the ones I find hard to cut are my batiks....been collecting a few along for years. I am trying to get up the nerve to start using them. I have used a few in baby quilts for my granddaughter and for my nephew...but that is it. and not very many at that.
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    Old 04-04-2012, 10:34 AM
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    OH YES!!! I don't feel so crazy anymore!!! I do think that maybe the perfect project may make me cut it, but even if it doesn't as long as it gives me pleasure to own and look at it, I guess that's OK too
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    Old 04-04-2012, 10:43 AM
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    I've heard some people say thy'll use a large piece of it like a panel and include pieced blocks around it. I have not done this, but think it's a good idea.
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    Old 04-04-2012, 10:43 AM
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    I have some too. I have cut large pieces and sewed them with a sashing and borders to make them for our bed. Those I keep for me.
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    Old 04-04-2012, 11:14 AM
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    Yes, when you find that piece of fabric that truly speaks to you, it's hard putting the rotary cutter to it. On the other hand, if you use it for a project, it has fulfilled its destiny rather than sitting among the hopefuls in the stash/hoard. I've also loved a fabric so much I've ran out and bought more of it, after I've used the original yardage up. Or bought the same thing in a slightly different color scheme and not known it until I've gotten it home (no wonder I liked it).
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    Old 04-04-2012, 12:53 PM
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    All the time.
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    Old 04-04-2012, 01:15 PM
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    Guilty, the hydgrenga fabric from 6-7 yrs ago and the lilac flower (Martha Pullen) one too.............needs to be something really special
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    Old 04-04-2012, 01:55 PM
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    Yes i have been there. There is a pattern called "Just Can't Cut It' that might be of help.
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    Old 04-04-2012, 02:32 PM
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    Or the sidelights pattern, which I have fabric for. When I get to it. Someday
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    Old 04-04-2012, 02:35 PM
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    Or the sidelights pattern, which I have fabric for. When I get to it. Someday. The fabric I am most unable to cut was dyed by my sister for me. Logically, I know that fabric just sitting on the shelf isn't bringing any joy to anyone, but emotionally, I just can't take a cutter to it.
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