Cutting out the fabric pieces for my New Wave Quilt, I realized that there has to be a better, faster way.
I so smart, I stacked the fabric and then sliced around the template.
Can you sense the sarcasm? When I do things like this, I realize just how novice a quilter I really am. I mean, I’m sure that cutting fabric is basic stuff. Probably taught on Day 1 or something.
Lessons Learned:
- Using a template
- Stack fabric
- My rotary cutter sucks
- My self-healing mat is warped
um well I wouldn’t know the first thing about it,so you seem super smart to me! can’t wait to see finished product!!!
tara
Yeah, I wouldn’t have known that either. Looks like a very ambitious project!
I would do the same! Hope you show photos of your finished quilt!
Would love to make a quilt – but don’t think I have the patience! Love the colors your chose!
Quilting is on my ‘must learn to do that’ list. I can’t wait to see your finished waves 🙂
I’ve only made 2 quilts in my life, both rag quilts. I did stack them – but only because I’m always up for a shortcut.
I’m also anxious to see your project – waves.
Whatever you’re doing, it’s impressive! I like the little peek into a world that is completely foreign to me!
I made a new wave quilt and used an acrylic template from this etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62264723/new-wave-template
It worked AWESOME. It’s really easy to cut around because it’s the same stiffness and thickness as a regular quilting ruler. It’s sort of too late now, but she does make other templates at well. 🙂
Thanks everyone! I’m not much of a quilter, but I do sew and have since I was little.
I just have to say that I quilt and sew, and cutting the fabric is my least favorite part. You might even say, I hate it! If it weren’t for cutting out the fabric, I would probably still be doing it!:) I can’t wait to see when you’re done. The finished project is always awesome.