I love the heart die. I didn't buy the churn dash BOB cause I have the single dies. So I use them to make my churn dash. I do have a question you may have covered it before. I see all these dies where people mark them out with a sharpie. Is this a must do and why do it? And if yes do it what are the measurements. Thanks in advance.
Hi Vickie😊. Thanks for your question. Typically quilters mark their dies with a sharpie to outline the area in which they will place the fabric with the goal of minimizing fabric waste. Marking the dies with a sharpie allows you to rough cut your fabric prior to placing the fabric on the die. It makes it easier when you want to cut different color fabrics on say a BOB die. You can place the fabric without so much overlap, therefore minimizing fabric waste. I don’t personally mark my dies because I just precut my fabric with 1/4”-1/2” wider to accommodate the die shape. If you choose to mark your dies, I would say mark it 1/4”-1/2” wider than the shape on the die. That should give you enough wiggle room and minimize fabric waste. I hope this helps 😊
@TammisStitches Thank you. I do like you just cut 1/4 to 1/2. I will continue to do it that way for now. Accuquilt utube showed the start of my wall hanger. It was a sew along. Watching your show helps me get better and better. Thank you!
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I love the heart die. I didn't buy the churn dash BOB cause I have the single dies. So I use them to make my churn dash. I do have a question you may have covered it before. I see all these dies where people mark them out with a sharpie. Is this a must do and why do it? And if yes do it what are the measurements. Thanks in advance.
Hi Vickie😊. Thanks for your question. Typically quilters mark their dies with a sharpie to outline the area in which they will place the fabric with the goal of minimizing fabric waste. Marking the dies with a sharpie allows you to rough cut your fabric prior to placing the fabric on the die. It makes it easier when you want to cut different color fabrics on say a BOB die. You can place the fabric without so much overlap, therefore minimizing fabric waste. I don’t personally mark my dies because I just precut my fabric with 1/4”-1/2” wider to accommodate the die shape. If you choose to mark your dies, I would say mark it 1/4”-1/2” wider than the shape on the die. That should give you enough wiggle room and minimize fabric waste. I hope this helps 😊
@TammisStitches Thank you. I do like you just cut 1/4 to 1/2. I will continue to do it that way for now. Accuquilt utube showed the start of my wall hanger. It was a sew along. Watching your show helps me get better and better. Thank you!