Squareing up fabric before you cut

Thanks I like King Denis way the best and will try that, this is why I love this forum as a new quilter I a learning alot fro the pros !

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Originally Posted by Denis

Oops I forgot to answer your second part.

To square up my fabric. I'll hold both selvages together with my arms extended so I can see the bottom of the fold. Then I'll shift or slide one selvage edge left or right to make sure the fold is straight with no visible wobbles. Once I see it's straight, I lay it on my table then trim the edge I'm cutting from.

Here's a Youtube vid on what I mean. Penny on the video does it a little differently (which I've done at times too), but is still very effective and will give you the same results.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_euef3T7b8

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I cut my fabric the same way as Denis. I did a photo tutorial of sorts here:

http://katiesquiltingcorner.com/2012...ng-part-1.html

I use Denis' method too...When I tear the fabric the torn edge seems to stretch.