This section is about techniques to help you accurately cut your fabric and blocks
It is important that your quilt top is flat and square before you add borders If your quilt top centre is not square, your borders will not be square If your borders are not square, your quilt top will not be square and will not lay flat Why is this a problem? If your quilt […]
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Safety first, always Golden Rule: Close the Rotary Cutter Blade Please click here and take a moment to learn about why it is so important to close the Rotary Cutter Blade Back to Equipment
Rulers and templates are important Rulers and templates are essential tools for all quilters to accurately: Cut pieces to the correct size and shape – accurate cutting is one of my Golden Rules (click to learn about my Accurate Cutting Golden Rule) Trim blocks (if required) before assembling your quilt top There are many, many, […]
I highly recommend rotary cutters to: accurately cut your fabric and blocks – one of my Golden Rules (click here to learn about my Golden Rule) quickly cut multiple layers at one time I have prepared the following guides to help you: choose and use your rotary cutter for best results care for your rotary […]
Cutting mats are essential tools for all quilters to: accurately cut your fabric and blocks – one of my Golden Rules (click to learn about my Golden Rule) protect your work surface from damage prevent your rotary cutter blade from dulling quickly I have prepared the following guides to help you: choose and use your […]
Rotary cutters are one of the most frequently used items of all of my quilting equipment My care recommendations With a little bit of care I will: be able to cut fabric and blocks accurately (one of my Golden Rules!) prolong the life of my rotary cutter save on replacement costs My recommendations for rotary […]
There are many different rotary cutters available and it is important to find a rotary cutter that suits you and your needs If you can, try-before-you-buy The features that I consider when choosing a rotary cutter are: Fit: I like rotary cutters that: have a comfortable grip are easy to lock and unlock are easy […]
I use these tools to accurately cut my yardage and cuts: Back to Top Back to Golden Rule – Cut Accurately Back to Equipment
Why do I prepare my fabric for cutting and storage? Folds, creases and twists in fabric can prevent me from following my 4 Golden Rules Yardage and pre-cuts purchased from a store or from my stash may: have folds and creases have twists be cut off-grain This is an example of fabric that is twisted and […]
