What a fantastic video!! I would love to try this! One question: Where would I get a large cutting mat like the one in the video? The largest one I have seen and own is 36 inches. Thank you so much!
Thank you FQS for hosting this wonderful Christmas pattern sew-a-long. I finished my top this afternoon and will put it on my longarm in a week or so. It's been fun and its beautiful!
Hi, I'm Lee from Singapore. Thanks for the lovely Xmas pattern although we have no snow but I still love the snowman. This is for CathyK, I also have a 36 inches cutting mat. To cut 56 inches, I first measure 7the fabric strip at 0 to 36 inches and insert pin X at 36". Next, move pin X to 0 then measure another 20 inches. You will get 36+20 = 56 inches. I use this method even when I sew bed sheets of 90 inches. I just keep repinning and start at 0". Hope this helps. I use this tip from Lori Holt ( bee in your bonnet).
Really like the video. I'm going to try doing my binding that way. My question for you is where did you get your 1/2 ruler? I have checked several stores here in St George and no luck in finding one.
What a fantastic video!! I would love to try this! One question: Where would I get a large cutting mat like the one in the video? The largest one I have seen and own is 36 inches. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you FQS for hosting this wonderful Christmas pattern sew-a-long. I finished my top this afternoon and will put it on my longarm in a week or so. It's been fun and its beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm Lee from Singapore. Thanks for the lovely Xmas pattern although we have no snow but I still love the snowman. This is for CathyK, I also have a 36 inches cutting mat. To cut 56 inches, I first measure 7the fabric strip at 0 to 36 inches and insert pin X at 36". Next, move pin X to 0 then measure another 20 inches. You will get 36+20 = 56 inches. I use this method even when I sew bed sheets of 90 inches. I just keep repinning and start at 0". Hope this helps. I use this tip from Lori Holt ( bee in your bonnet).
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Lee!!! That is a huge help!!! :)
ReplyDeleteReally like the video. I'm going to try doing my binding that way. My question for you is where did you get your 1/2 ruler? I have checked several stores here in St George and no luck in finding one.
ReplyDelete@Maxine, our 1/2" ruler is from the Omnigrid Ruler Trio, found on our website at this link: http://www.fatquartershop.com/nli.asp?iid=98649
ReplyDeleteCathyK,
ReplyDeleteOur mat is by Quilter's Rule! You can find the mat here: http://www.quiltersrule.com/mats/index.html
Thank you!!!
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