Let's Share Our Favorite Cutting Tips

[rebeccas-sewing]

I don't think I necessarily have one way to cut a quilt. I really think it's probably better to start by cutting out units for each block in the quilt. Sewing them together, making sure there are no mistakes and that everything fits well. It's also nice to have a block made to follow as you make other blocks. I think this is especially important to do after the recent thread where some have wasted expensive fabric because instructions were printed incorrectly. I know it takes extra time but it may save lots of time and frustration if one doesn't do some test blocks first.

I'm working on Bonnie Hunter's "Grand Illusion" mystery quilt. I feel confident in her directions since she's making a quilt with them as she goes. I feel fairly confident that there will be no problem with the instructions. There are a lot of small patches in this particular quilt so I cut some, construct some, cut some, construct some. Mainly I do this to relieve the monotony. It also helps avoid sitting in one position for long periods of time. As I'm getting older I don't do well staying in one position for hours.

I'd also like to add that I miss my Shape-Cut Plus. It's in the Netherlands so I've been cutting the typical way and it's not nearly as accurate and a lot slower. I need to break down and buy a second one for the house here in CA. In my opinion, it's worth every penny. Gotta wait for a Joann online 50% off coupon.