Posted in Quilting
The first thing you need to do is get your fabric straight.
I've found on the web a good example here for you.For beginners I urge you to cut one layer at a time. - But it will not take you long to learn how to cut double layer.
If you are using a rotary cutter & self healing mat - here is some good instructions.
I cut a strip of fabric using my ruler & then I like to use my square to cut it into blocks. But use what you have just recheck your blocks are square.
If you are using the traditional method and hand cutting
You will need cardboard - cereal boxes work well. - Cut out a 4 1/2 inch square - re check it is square.
Then place on wrong side of fabric & draw around it - if you have a sewing marker use that - if not a pencil (I have been known to use a ballpoint pen) then cut on the line you have drawn - you should end up with a 41/2 inch square.
The key is measurement - make sure your blocks are cut out straight and are 4 1/2 inches square.
Practice, practice, practice on some old material And Measure that you have 4 1/2 inch square!
- Posted by Leanne of At The Good Life.
