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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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i have fallen in love with my scalloped edge rotary blade. i read a tip somewhere that using it to trim the edges of fabric before you pre-wash will cut down on fraying in the washer. i tried it and really liked the results. when i got ready to cut my fabrics for a small project the blade was already in the handle and i decided to give it a try again. i loved how the raw edges all stayed so neat and free of hanging threads as i worked through the project. i'm a stickler for precise measuring and cutting so it surprised me that the wavy edge didn't make lining up edges trickier. actually, i felt like it was actually more precise. my pieces don't unravel as i work with them and everthing seems to stay so much neater. i use the scalloped edge blades almost exclusively now. ( i am using the blade which produces a rounded off version of a "pinked" edge. short, shallow waves) -
wow, thanks for that tip. I have one of those rotary cutters, but hadn't thought about using it for cutting out background square for my applique. I'm going to try this! Thank you! Robin
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I read, or saw somewhere, that it's best to use these blades on the back side, or a not best, cutting mat as they can chew up the surface faster. Is that correct?Comment
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@amoret - i have cut all of my pieces for 3 bed sized quilts (mostly 1 1/2 inch squares and fairly short 1 1/2 inch strips) plus edged quite a bit of fabric for prewashing and also finished a couple of little projects all using the scalloped edge and i haven't noticed any unusual wear on my green olfa mat. i hadn't heard that before, though, so i'll start to really watch for that.Comment
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Amanda, you are right, the scalloped edges can increase the chance of gouging your cutting mat. Although, I have done small jobs on the top side without problems. But Laura Wasilowski recommends using the back side of the mat.
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Wonder if the damage -- or lack thereof -- has to do with how sharp the blade is or how much pressure you're putting on the blade? :?Comment
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I guess also that if you dont keep it perfectly upright the angle of the wiggles (for want of a better word!) will chew rather than cut a clean, healable line.Comment
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I have used the wavey blade alot for fleece projects too. Makes a really cute edge since with fleece there's no need to hem.Comment
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