I'm not at all surprised that there weren't any (serious) questions. That was one of the best, the clearest, the most thorough presentations I have ever seen.
I watch all Nancy's tutorials, she's just great at explaining every little step. She leaves you feeling confident to be able to tackle the process she's showing you.
This is the last video of ALL of yours that I watched. I rewatched a LOT of them, and probably will continue to rewatch them as I anxiously await with baited breath for new ones. HahaHAhaHaHAHAhaHa!
You have no idea how helpful you are in this tutorial... I have struggled in the past, just about giving up with cutting... Nothing was square,,, well little did I think to just use a ruler and not the mat... I turned mine over right away when I watched this, using a ruler now and my squares and anything else are even.. Thanks so much for posting and helping out.
+ginger0174 Glad you found it so helpful. You may find other helpful tips and tutorials on our new UA-cam channel - here is the link - ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Fabulous! Due to limited and and arm strength I am in awe when people can cut through so many layers. Thank you so much for detailed folding descriptions.
I revisit this video every few months. I just love the presenter and the content! Definitely changed the way I cut my fabric and makes projects so much faster!
LOVE this! I have tried a few methods on my own. I was CLOSE, but missing a few important points ** You explained this perfectly***. Thanks for saving me loads of trial and error (and wasted fabric!!!) Brilliant!
So logical, fast and easy. Great tutorial. Not only will it make cutting go faster, it means I can get off my feet sooner and sit down to sew! Great job!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU..I HAVE HEARD IT SAY THE HARDEST PART OF ANYTHING IS TAKING THE FIRST STEP. AND THAT APPLIED ESP TO ME AS I WAS TOTALLY CONFUSED OF HOW TO STRAIGHTEN UP THE FABRIC TO START CUTTING ON THE FIRST QUILT BLOCK. I COULD NOT GET PASS THIS ISSUE TO START QUILTING AND NOW I CAN.. I JUST SQUARED UP MY MATERIAL..YEA...YOUR PRESENTATION WAS MARVELOUS AND SO CLEAR TO UNDERSTAND. WHAT A DIFFERENCE THIS VIDEO HAS MADE IN MY LIFE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Glad you liked it. You may want to check out my new series - OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours - same instructor as this video. Here is the link - ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Thoroughly enjoyed. Mesmerized--LOL. Couldn't stop watching. So much good information. I do line up selvedges and fold but hadn't tried the "power cutting" technique of doing one large cut and then going down to the smaller. Thank you so much for this video. I am now a subscriber.
+Marlene Carlson Glad to hear it! You may also be in interested in my new channel -OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
All I can say is WOW, double WOW. I've been cutting the hard, long, inaccurate way and I'm so happy I watched this video. Thank you so much...................... Pat Maund (Pattycales)
Oh my goodness! I stumped on this youtube accidentally and am I ever glad that I did! Awesome presentation! I learned so much from you. I don't quilt but I sew bags, and other gifts that I give away to family and friends. For the first time ever, I feel confident in how to fold fabric, cut fabric and what tools are required to do it right. Thank you so much.
Great video, with the technique I've been using for a long time. Two helpful hints I might add... one, I add sandpaper sticky dots to my rulers so there's no slipping. And 2nd, my table is in the center of the room, so no turning the mat either. My mat is larger, and I just walk around the table and cut from the other side when I need to. Works great! Keep getting this useful info out!
Thanks for all the great information. The demonstration is clear, well explained, and easily understood. I'm sure I'll be checking out other tutorials.
Thanks! You'll find more great tutorials and tips on our UA-cam channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours. Here is the link : ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
I loved this tutorial and feel very encouraged! I was hoping someone would have asked you in the question part of your demonstration about what is the maximum amount of yardage you work with when laying your fabric up on the mat to start cutting. Basically, when you are working with a 3 yard piece of fabric to begin, do you cut it down into smaller pieces to work with?
I love this video, learned so much from it! Thank you. I must say I have problems with chemicals so for me it is a must that I wash all my fabrics before I work with them.
+Nisha Valverde Glad to hear it. You may want to check out my new channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours, for even more tutorials and tips on quilting. Here's the link. ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
+Ollie Phipps Thanks! You might want to check out my new channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips, & Tours for even more quilt tutorials. ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
THANK YOU! I'm learning and this tutorial is perfect for me. Now I know how to fold the fabric, hold and turn the cutting mat, instead of me going around the mat to cut the fabric. 😁
I had no idea about the folding, but apparently I have been doing power cutting on the baby quilt blocks I just cut. I wish I knew this when I was doing the strips!! I got it half right prior to seeing this but Thank you!
This has taught me so much, I have been fabric cutting for about 2 years and keep getting wobbly lines now I know why. Thank you. Is there a 'picture' tutorial available so I can refer to it again and again. I am now off to order a 60mm cutter and a 23x18 mat lol
Just finished my first quilt with wonky cut strips...Wish I had known about this before I started on it. :( Can't wait to start on my next quilt and use this method! Thanks for sharing!
Most excellent tips I’ve been rotary cutting for over 30years, learned it from my mom I hated the scissors cutting and attempting to cut straight lines so did she. I used to sew my clothes when it was cost effective.... now I just desire quilting to be more cost productive on my pocketbook. Thanks for the power cutting tip And now I understand the wobble in my strips... rarely do I make strips but I do... always square up my fabric. Drives me nuts to see wonky cuts... fabric store cuts off the bold makes me crazy that they don’t tear it straight and I have to loose my pricy yardage because they can’t cut straight. Why should I pay the price for their inability to cut a true yard.
This really made me feel excited and hopeful because I always struggle with elbows in my strips. But I tried it (so carefully), and it didn't work. The top and bottom of my fabric weren't even somehow and I still had elbows (but then I was super mad because I didn't notice it until I had cut 5 strips).
I am a beginner and am thrilled with your technique. Now do you have a video that shows the next step--cutting those strips into squares? Is there a power cutting technique for cutting squares?
Here is the response from the demonstrator: Hi - I’m so glad you like the videos. Keep watching. There are many videos coming up where I will use the same technique - for squares, strips, borders, bindings, bias cuts. I power cut whenever possible - I want to work smarter, not harder.
The videos Nancy is referring to are on our new UA-cam channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours. Here is the link ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Oh. my!!I was using the wrong techniques all this time.I can see my problem now when I cut my fabric .Thank you I really enjoy watching your video is fantastic and well explain .Your method is what I'm going to use for now on.What do you think about the ruler that comes with the open slots by June Taylor to cut your fabric you think are pretty acquired? Thank you so much for the video.
Here's a response from the demonstrator: It is really great to hear you enjoyed the video and even more important that you're still learning to improve your technique. I know quilters that use the June Tailor Shape Cutters but I never found it to be as accurate or as fast as power cutting with a 12 or 15 inch square ruler. I have always found the Shape cutter slots to be wobbly and shift during the cutting process. Happy Quilting!!
For more quilting tutorials and tips you may want to check out my new channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips, & Tours. We post a video every week featuring Nancy, the demonstrator in this videos. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
what I worry about is the folded edge, that is where I get the uneven portion of my strips. I hope this makes a difference. Will try this weekend. Thanks again
Is there a similar technique that can be used to cut length of grain strips? For wall-hangings I like the stability with the length of grain since they do not stretch as much as the cross-grain strips.
Here is the response from the demonstrator: Hi, thanks for watching. Yes, and in the 2nd season we will have a show on putting proper borders on your quilt and I will go into depth as to why you would want to cut borders length of grain and how to do it - keep watching. Check out our new UA-cam channel - OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours for these new shows. Here is the link. ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html Show original message
This is a great tutorial--I know what to do now! I have a number of 'wonky 2.5" strips and now have a pattern that calls for 1.5" strips---any idea how I can straighten them out and not waste this fabric?
Ruth OConnor Great question! I checked with Nancy, the instructor. Here's what she had to say. "Yes, you can get straight 1.5” strips out of those wonky ones - it will just take some careful cutting. I would keep the strips folded just once so they are 22” long and use as much of the fold on the fabric as you can to line it up on a horizontal line of your 24” ruler. Be sure to set your wonky strip to fill the 1.5” wide space. You will lose probably a ½” off both sides of the pre-cut 2.5” wonky strip, but you should be able to get a good 1.5” out of that strip." I hope that helps. Let us know how it turns out.
infraredthomas wow thank you so much--I never expected such a quick and complete answer, not to mention knowledgeable. I was considering trying this and even thought about folding it in 3rds in hopes of thwarting the wonkyness, but that may not make sense either---I will try it Nancy's way!
+Ruth OConnor I have a new series/channel featuring more tutorials and tips with Nancy. Hope you'll check it out ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
I was anxious to try this even though I don't have a 60 cutter. I still ended up with a wonky strip. I'm thinking that when I folded it up, even though I thought I had it straight just below my folded end, I'm thinking it was a little off. Tried a few times to make sure I had it straight but still wonky. What am I missing?
what would you recommend as the longest yardage of fabric to fold like this? I am only 5'2" and folding four yards would be problematic. I would have to cut my longer pieces into manageable sections and you loose a bit in cleaning your edges.
When you start to cut the next 15" (or whatever dimension) do you use the same straight edge (left after the initial cut) or do you refold and make a new straight cut?
When using power cutting you do not have to make a new straight cut. Because your power cuts are measured using the horizontal AND vertical lines on your ruler, the straight edge is square so you don't have to take the time to make a new cut.
+Cheryl Avery Yes, you may share the links to these videos on your FB page. You may also want to check out my new channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips, & Tours. Here is the link. ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
I checked with the instructor in this video. Here's what she had to say. "No, it wouldn't hurt, but I recommend you move the iron along the length of grain, not width of fabric as Pressing in the direction of the WOF can cause the fabric to warp."
+Linda Jordan Scott Here is the link to OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours, our new UA-cam channel - ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html Here is a link to West Michigan Quilters' Guild's website - www.wmqg.org
+JoAn Godfrey I use little clear plastic disks on my rulers to keep them from sliding and as was mentioned in the video to place fingers on the ruler and not the palm of the hand.
I'm not at all surprised that there weren't any (serious) questions. That was one of the best, the clearest, the most thorough presentations I have ever seen.
I watch all Nancy's tutorials, she's just great at explaining every little step. She leaves you feeling confident to be able to tackle the process she's showing you.
This is the last video of ALL of yours that I watched. I rewatched a LOT of them, and probably will continue to rewatch them as I anxiously await with baited breath for new ones.
HahaHAhaHaHAHAhaHa!
You have no idea how helpful you are in this tutorial... I have struggled in the past, just about giving up with cutting... Nothing was square,,, well little did I think to just use a ruler and not the mat... I turned mine over right away when I watched this, using a ruler now and my squares and anything else are even.. Thanks so much for posting and helping out.
+ginger0174 Glad you found it so helpful. You may find other helpful tips and tutorials on our new UA-cam channel - here is the link - ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Fabulous! Due to limited and and arm strength I am in awe when people can cut through so many layers. Thank you so much for detailed folding descriptions.
I certainly wish this was taught during those 'beginner' classes. Everyone would be so much happier. Thank you so much for this tutorial.
What a great tutorial! Hang the fabric, fold the fabric, flip the mat, spin the mat...power cut!! Thank you so much.
I revisit this video every few months. I just love the presenter and the content! Definitely changed the way I cut my fabric and makes projects so much faster!
Hi Katherine, I checked this out because I saw your comment in the quilting group! Thank you!!
Thank you, I wish I had found this last week before I had to cut 200 1 1/2" squares for the quilt I'm working on .
LOVE this! I have tried a few methods on my own. I was CLOSE, but missing a few important points ** You explained this perfectly***. Thanks for saving me loads of trial and error (and wasted fabric!!!) Brilliant!
+michelle zito Thanks for your comments.
Every person who wants to sew can benefit from this tutorial. Great techniques for all. Thank you so much
So logical, fast and easy. Great tutorial. Not only will it make cutting go faster, it means I can get off my feet sooner and sit down to sew! Great job!
+joan H Zamojcin Glad you liked it. Check out my new channel for more tips and helpful techniques. ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU..I HAVE HEARD IT SAY THE HARDEST PART OF ANYTHING IS TAKING THE FIRST STEP. AND THAT APPLIED ESP TO ME AS I WAS TOTALLY CONFUSED OF HOW TO STRAIGHTEN UP THE FABRIC TO START CUTTING ON THE FIRST QUILT BLOCK. I COULD NOT GET PASS THIS ISSUE TO START QUILTING AND NOW I CAN.. I JUST SQUARED UP MY MATERIAL..YEA...YOUR PRESENTATION WAS MARVELOUS AND SO CLEAR TO UNDERSTAND. WHAT A DIFFERENCE THIS VIDEO HAS MADE IN MY LIFE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Glad you liked it. You may want to check out my new series - OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours - same instructor as this video.
Here is the link - ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Thoroughly enjoyed. Mesmerized--LOL. Couldn't stop watching. So much good information. I do line up selvedges and fold but hadn't tried the "power cutting" technique of doing one large cut and then going down to the smaller. Thank you so much for this video. I am now a subscriber.
+Marlene Carlson Glad to hear it! You may also be in interested in my new channel -OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
subscribed--thank you for the info
BEST VIDEO EVER! Wonky cuts are the bane of my existence.... really excited to try this method!!! Thanks for the awesome tutorial!!!!
+GulfCoastGirl5 Thank you. Glad you liked it.
Excellent tutorial ! Clear, concise and concrete. . .
I've been using a 45mm blade. This now gives me a reason to get out to the quilt shop and get a 60mm cutter! Thank you for this lesson!
All I can say is WOW, double WOW. I've been cutting the hard, long, inaccurate way and I'm so happy I watched this video. Thank you so much......................
Pat Maund (Pattycales)
+Patricia Maund You're welcome. I'm sure you'll find it a lot easier this way.
Thank you for your time and giving piece of mind when cutting that precious piece of fabric .
Well I learned something! Power cutting multiple strips using the initial accurate edge. Thank you!
Get presentation!! LOVE YOUR EXAMPLES and Explanations! Very organized!! Thank you!!!
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I JUST got done trying this cutting out binding and it's SO easy! This is GREAT!!
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Oh my goodness! I stumped on this youtube accidentally and am I ever glad that I did! Awesome presentation! I learned so much from you. I don't quilt but I sew bags, and other gifts that I give away to family and friends. For the first time ever, I feel confident in how to fold fabric, cut fabric and what tools are required to do it right. Thank you so much.
I watched this because I know i have a problem; but, I couldn’t say what it was. I found my problem, the “w” issue, and the solution! Thanks!!!
This literally just blew my mind. Its so obvious but I never even considered.
I forgot to thank you for such an awesome tutorial! I have all of the issues you just solved in this video!
This is great! Who doesn't want to be more accurate!?
Great video, with the technique I've been using for a long time. Two helpful hints I might add... one, I add sandpaper sticky dots to my rulers so there's no slipping. And 2nd, my table is in the center of the room, so no turning the mat either. My mat is larger, and I just walk around the table and cut from the other side when I need to. Works great! Keep getting this useful info out!
This is SO helpful! I am a beginner so it's great to learn techniques like this before I form bad habits. Thanks, you explain things really well.
+Amy Arrington I'm sure it will help a lot with your quilting. Thanks for the feedback.
Great job, I love this method, and I am going to try this the next time I cut my fabric. The quality was great also. Thank you for sharing.
I am so glad I found this before my fabric for a strip quilt arrived.
I have been using the rotary cutter and getting the w, thank you so much for teaching me the correct way to power cut!
Thanks for all the great information. The demonstration is clear, well explained, and easily understood. I'm sure I'll be checking out other tutorials.
Thanks! You'll find more great tutorials and tips on our UA-cam channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours. Here is the link : ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
I loved this tutorial and feel very encouraged! I was hoping someone would have asked you in the question part of your demonstration about what is the maximum amount of yardage you work with when laying your fabric up on the mat to start cutting. Basically, when you are working with a 3 yard piece of fabric to begin, do you cut it down into smaller pieces to work with?
I love this video, learned so much from it! Thank you. I must say I have problems with chemicals so for me it is a must that I wash all my fabrics before I work with them.
I'm new at quilting and the information on your video was great. Thank you
Thank you for a great tutorial. I am a new quilter and this has helped me so much!
+Nisha Valverde Glad to hear it. You may want to check out my new channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours, for even more tutorials and tips on quilting. Here's the link. ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Really really good, I will be using this technique. Thank you for posting.
THANK YOU! Awesome tutorial....Now to do my chores then head into my sewing room :)
+Cissy Eagleman Glad you liked it. I'm sure the chores can wait!
thank you. I really learned from you on this one and your instruction is very clear.
Way to go Nancy!! This really works great. I tried it.
This was a great tutorial. I have already practiced it and it works great.
+Sharon Kimber Thanks Sharon! Glad you like it.
Love Nancy's technique. I have a stripology ruler that I love using for strips. I use Nancy's method to fold and line up.
well done - great explanations - I can cut now as a pro - Thank You
I just watched this and can't wait to get me that 15 inch square ruler. great tutorial.
+Ollie Phipps Thanks! You might want to check out my new channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips, & Tours for even more quilt tutorials.
ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
THANK YOU! I'm learning and this tutorial is perfect for me. Now I know how to fold the fabric, hold and turn the cutting mat, instead of me going around the mat to cut the fabric. 😁
Love this Tutorial. It was Very Helpful to me.
I had no idea about the folding, but apparently I have been doing power cutting on the baby quilt blocks I just cut. I wish I knew this when I was doing the strips!! I got it half right prior to seeing this but Thank you!
+Anastasia Antalek Now you know better for next time! Glad you liked it.
Thank you so much ! Very informative !
Wish I had found this a few days ago when I was making strips. Better late than never.
Wow found this very interesting and helpful. Thanks 💕
Excellent, will definitely use this procedure
This has taught me so much, I have been fabric cutting for about 2 years and keep getting wobbly lines now I know why. Thank you. Is there a 'picture' tutorial available so I can refer to it again and again. I am now off to order a 60mm cutter and a 23x18 mat lol
+Jennifer Wright That's great that you found this so helpful. Debbie Caffrey has a couple of books on power cutting you may want to check out.
Just finished my first quilt with wonky cut strips...Wish I had known about this before I started on it. :( Can't wait to start on my next quilt and use this method! Thanks for sharing!
+Thelma Lyon Let's us know how the new quilt turns out using this method.
I sure will.
Excellent tutorial. I will try!
Thank you, your tutorial really helped me with my accuracy.
Most excellent tips
I’ve been rotary cutting for over 30years, learned it from my mom
I hated the scissors cutting and attempting to cut straight lines so did she. I used to sew my clothes when it was cost effective.... now I just desire quilting to be more cost productive on my pocketbook.
Thanks for the power cutting tip
And now I understand the wobble in my strips... rarely do I make strips but I do... always square up my fabric. Drives me nuts to see wonky cuts... fabric store cuts off the bold makes me crazy that they don’t tear it straight and I have to loose my pricy yardage because they can’t cut straight. Why should I pay the price for their inability to cut a true yard.
Great tutorial,thank you !
This really made me feel excited and hopeful because I always struggle with elbows in my strips. But I tried it (so carefully), and it didn't work. The top and bottom of my fabric weren't even somehow and I still had elbows (but then I was super mad because I didn't notice it until I had cut 5 strips).
This is fantastic, thank you!
Loved this.
Brilliant! Thank you! Just when I think I know it all...
Totally Awesome. I learned a lot!!!!
+tonyiap1 Glad to hear it!
BRILLIANT! I thank you sooomuch:)
Fantastic!
So very helpful. Thank you.
I am a beginner and am thrilled with your technique. Now do you have a video that shows the next step--cutting those strips into squares? Is there a power cutting technique for cutting squares?
Here is the response from the demonstrator: Hi - I’m so glad you like the videos. Keep watching. There are many videos coming up where I will use the same technique - for squares, strips, borders, bindings, bias cuts. I power cut whenever possible - I want to work smarter, not harder.
The videos Nancy is referring to are on our new UA-cam channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours. Here is the link ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Oh. my!!I was using the wrong techniques all this time.I can see my problem now when I cut my fabric .Thank you I really enjoy watching your video is fantastic and well explain .Your method is what I'm going to use for now on.What do you think about the ruler that comes with the open slots by June Taylor to cut your fabric you think are pretty acquired? Thank you so much for the video.
Here's a response from the demonstrator: It is really great to hear you enjoyed the video and even more important that you're still learning to improve your technique. I know quilters that use the June Tailor Shape Cutters but I never found it to be as accurate or as fast as power cutting with a 12 or 15 inch square ruler. I have always found the Shape cutter slots to be wobbly and shift during the cutting process. Happy Quilting!!
Thank you so much.I appreciate the fast response.Happy day for u too.
For more quilting tutorials and tips you may want to check out my new channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips, & Tours. We post a video every week featuring Nancy, the demonstrator in this videos. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Thank you..I'm going to check it out..thanks again!
great video very informative thanks for sharing
This is great!
What is a scant quarter inch. I enjoy all your videos, we don't have quilting classes where I live so this is very informative for me.
what I worry about is the folded edge, that is where I get the uneven portion of my strips. I hope this makes a difference. Will try this weekend. Thanks again
This is so smart!! Why haven't I seen this before?
excellent video
Wow, I am going to do that from now. Thank you.
Worth the time watching the video
WOW! that was great!
Excellent thank you 👍🏻
Very impressive.
Is there a similar technique that can be used to cut length of grain strips? For wall-hangings I like the stability with the length of grain since they do not stretch as much as the cross-grain strips.
Here is the response from the demonstrator: Hi, thanks for watching. Yes, and in the 2nd season we will have a show on putting proper borders on your quilt and I will go into depth as to why you would want to cut borders length of grain and how to do it - keep watching. Check out our new UA-cam channel - OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours for these new shows. Here is the link.
ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
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This is a great tutorial--I know what to do now! I have a number of 'wonky 2.5" strips and now have a pattern that calls for 1.5" strips---any idea how I can straighten them out and not waste this fabric?
Ruth OConnor Great question! I checked with Nancy, the instructor. Here's what she had to say. "Yes, you can get straight 1.5” strips out of those wonky ones - it will just take some careful cutting. I would keep the strips folded just once so they are 22” long and use as much of the fold on the fabric as you can to line it up on a horizontal line of your 24” ruler. Be sure to set your wonky strip to fill the 1.5” wide space. You will lose probably a ½” off both sides of the pre-cut 2.5” wonky strip, but you should be able to get a good 1.5” out of that strip." I hope that helps. Let us know how it turns out.
infraredthomas wow thank you so much--I never expected such a quick and complete answer, not to mention knowledgeable. I was considering trying this and even thought about folding it in 3rds in hopes of thwarting the wonkyness, but that may not make sense either---I will try it Nancy's way!
+Ruth OConnor I have a new series/channel featuring more tutorials and tips with Nancy. Hope you'll check it out
ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Excellent!!!! Thank you!
Very informative.. thank you
I was anxious to try this even though I don't have a 60 cutter. I still ended up with a wonky strip. I'm thinking that when I folded it up, even though I thought I had it straight just below my folded end, I'm thinking it was a little off. Tried a few times to make sure I had it straight but still wonky. What am I missing?
Awesome! Thank you Thank you Thank you !!!
what would you recommend as the longest yardage of fabric to fold like this? I am only 5'2" and folding four yards would be problematic. I would have to cut my longer pieces into manageable sections and you loose a bit in cleaning your edges.
Size doesn't matter. Work on the edge of your table so that the bulk of your fabric is hanging off the right edge and work slowly.
When you start to cut the next 15" (or whatever dimension) do you use the same straight edge (left after the initial cut) or do you refold and make a new straight cut?
When using power cutting you do not have to make a new straight cut. Because your power cuts are measured using the horizontal AND vertical lines on your ruler, the straight edge is square so you don't have to take the time to make a new cut.
THANK YOU!
question...do you uuse an iron to remove wrinkles?
+Alta Hartenburg Yes. Check out our video on pressing tips at this link. ua-cam.com/video/eO1oOEbIiZI/v-deo.html
May I post your tips and video's on my FB quilting site please?
+Cheryl Avery Yes, you may share the links to these videos on your FB page. You may also want to check out my new channel, OnPoint Tutorials, Tips, & Tours. Here is the link. ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
IS the what the shape cut ruler from june tailor does?
Does it hurt to press your fabric before folding & cutting?
I checked with the instructor in this video. Here's what she had to say. "No, it wouldn't hurt, but I recommend you move the iron along the length of grain, not width of fabric as Pressing in the direction of the WOF can cause the fabric to warp."
Can you tel me how to find your channel? Also, how can I join the Your guild? I live in west Michigan.
+Linda Jordan Scott Here is the link to OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours, our new UA-cam channel - ua-cam.com/channels/L-lWGVL6aKLiwWWbFr19Fw.html
Here is a link to West Michigan Quilters' Guild's website - www.wmqg.org
very good tutorial. I just get nervous seeing you cut without a glove. I learned to use one the hard way :(
how many layers of fleece is wise to do at a time ???
I asked the demonstrator about this. Here is her reply, "You can cut 4 layers of fleece at a time if you are using a 60mm cutter. Good luck!"
i agree with everything except omnigrid rulers.... I LOVE CREATIVE GRIDS..... they don't slide when you push on them.
+JoAn Godfrey I use little clear plastic disks on my rulers to keep them from sliding and as was mentioned in the video to place fingers on the ruler and not the palm of the hand.