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How to Square Fabric before Cutting Strips for a Quilt?
I am making my first quilt ever! I decided on the Rail Fence pattern because it seems the easiest.
Before I get started however I have heard that I need to square the fabric before I cut. Is this true and how do I do it? I have already straightened the grain of the fabric but I am under the impression that this isn't the same thing as Squaring.
I have a rotary cutter, a rotary mat, and one long clear quilter's ruler to use as a straightedge.
Please help!
Congratulations, and welcome to the craft!
This is a topic where you can find strong differences of opinion among quilters. A few years ago, I took a class from Marianne Fons, of Fons&Porter (nationally-known quilting authors and teachers), and this is the technique she demonstrated.
First, don't worry about straightening the grain unless the pattern is skewed - if the pattern is square leave it alone. If a design that's clearly supposed to be square clearly isn't, you need to straighten it up or choose different fabric.
Second, fold the fabric properly (if it's longer than your armspan, you may need help). Unfold the fabric to make sure it doesn't stick together. Take hold of the fabric at each end of the piece near the fold line and stretch it taut. Now, manipulate the fabric so the selvedge (woven) edges are even along the whole length (the cut ends WON'T be even). Lay your fabric on your mat with the folded edge near you, keeping the selvedges even. Line up your ruler perpendicular to the FOLDED edge, and cut (this is the key to avoiding 'bowed' strips).
The website 'about.com' has great beginners' info and step-by-step instructions - check them out, too.
Good luck with this project, and enjoy your new addiction!
http://quilting.about.com/
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Fiskars 45 mm Rotary Cutter $8.98 Add to your sewing and crafts experience with this Fiskars rotary cutterSewing accessory cuts a variety of fabricsFiskars rotary cutter offers superior sharpness and durability |
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Acme Clauss Pinking Rotary Cutter Replacement Blade $5.97 This Acme Claus rotary replacement blade is made of titanium bonded cutlery-grade steel. The rotary cutter is featured in a pinking blade as to not fray fabric edges. |
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Rotary Cutter Cubby $3.51 A purple cutter cubby, perfect for storing a rotary cutter, pens, and pencils. Approximate size: 7-3/4"L x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"D. |
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Olfa Circle Cutter NEW 18mm CMP-3 Quilting Crafts Sewing 18 mm Rotary | |
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NIP Fiskars 45mm Straight Blade for Fiskars Rotary Paper Trimmers & Cutters | |
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