anyone else remember the days when they clipped and ripped the fabric?
#113
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Location: Colonie, NY
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I go to a quilt shop in Greenfield MA and they only clip and rip. The first time I shopped there and they ripped my fabric I was shocked. Now that's the way I straighten a piece of fabric. It's amazing how off-grain things are cut. I've lost up to 1 1/2" of fabric. I wish more stores would use this method.
Donna
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#116
Originally Posted by GGinMcKinney
I remember. Also, when we had the fabric at home I seam to remember we pulled a thread to be sure fabric was straight. Now, I don't remember how to pull a thread or if it is even a good idea with today's fabrics.
When you're finished, you have the true crossgrain.
#117
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Location: Lebanon Missouri
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I use to go to Tiedtke's with my Gramma and they tore the fabrics after marking with the meter Grams didn't quilt she made all her aprons-pot holders -kitchen towels and pillow cases then my Great Aunt Lou embroidered everything and Aunt Lou tatted doilies for table tops and arm protecters for the stuffed living room furnishings Personnally I miss those days when things were done by hand it showed the love you had for your family and your home :-)
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