How do I cut this?
09-18-2010, 04:30 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by almostfree
I have some backing fabric for a quilt I am doing for my husband, but it is like 5 1/2 yards long. I have cut the piece in half (width) and I need to piece the back together, so I need to cut about 12 inches off each l-o-n-g side (length). But I only have a 24" cutting mat and ruler, so logistically how to I cut a straight line down the long edge? <Is this as clear as mud?> I'm sure some of you veteran quilters can offer some advice for me. Thanks so much!
09-18-2010, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I learned tonight to sew two pieces together into a tube. Then cut down the center of one piece and you have even distribution on both sides with a wider center piece.
09-18-2010, 08:19 PM
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If I understand you correctly you need a backing. Unless it is extra wide why did you cut it on the width. You should have cut 2 pieces 12" longer than the length of the quilt, then you would have 6" on the top and bottom for safe quilting. Take the 2 pieces and sew together the length and make this seam the center of the back then you can tear off what you need to from the sides making sure you leave about 6" on each side for safe quilting.
Hope this makes sense.
Hope this makes sense.
09-19-2010, 02:07 AM
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HI, I would put the full width down the center and then rip the width I needed for each side. so no seam down the middle that is the way it is usually done....
http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/uncat...uilt-back.html
this is the best http://quilting.about.com/od/finishi..._backing_3.htm
http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/uncat...uilt-back.html
this is the best http://quilting.about.com/od/finishi..._backing_3.htm
09-19-2010, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by almostfree
I have some backing fabric for a quilt I am doing for my husband, but it is like 5 1/2 yards long. I have cut the piece in half (width) and I need to piece the back together, so I need to cut about 12 inches off each l-o-n-g side (length). But I only have a 24" cutting mat and ruler, so logistically how to I cut a straight line down the long edge? <Is this as clear as mud?> I'm sure some of you veteran quilters can offer some advice for me. Thanks so much!
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