Okay, Quick post today- Just want to keep everyone on track… I’m going to be out of town for a bit in October and didn’t want to leave you guys “high and dry” while I’m gone, so the cutting post will be divided into 2 parts.
So ready???
Let’s start chopping up some fabric!
First of all- if your still not sure what you are doing, grab a piece of graph paper and start sketching out your plan…
-where each fabric is going
-what size you need for each piece
-how many pieces you need to cut
-colors, size etc…
This is a sketch of a quilt I just finished- I went as far as to color in the blocks, it ended up helping quite a bit – you think you’ll remember that stuff, but if you put down your project for a week or so, trust me you’ll forget.
The best way to drive up the cost of a quilt and waste fabric is to start cutting before you’ve got a good plan in mind.
Second-
Once you are sure what you are doing- start cutting…
Here are a few great tutorials if you are a beginner at cutting fabric with a rotary tool.
Are you cutting the fabric for all 3 of your quilts from the beginning or going thru the process for 1 quilt before starting the process for another? I am guessing you liked the way the quilting looked on the snuggles since you are using it again. Were all of your quilts straight line quilted? I haven’t seen the moda snuggle fabric in person but it looks like it has a lined texture to it. I have the fabric for my first quilt cut & have begun sewing. I have 6 kids & am going to see how many I can complete by Christmas but am going to keep the design simple!! Thanks for the motivation!
Quilting for dummies question: do you not wash the fabric first? I’m assuming not, as I think you want it to pucker a bit when you wash it after finishing, but I’m not sure. Thanks!
Hi
I tried to email you but I don’t have your addresses, so I’ll answer the questions here:
1- I don’t prewash fabric- I like it to look puckered after washing.
2- Yes, I’m going to back with Snuggles again- I really did like it and since these are “throw” around quilts I think it will make them extra cuddly.
3-Yes, they are all just straight line quilted.
4- I’ll share more steps of cutting out the other 2 quilts in the next 2 weeks, just need to pace myself a bit, since I’m headed out of town soon!!
So glad to have you along!! I can’t wait to see what you make!
Loving that Sarah Jane fabric!
I’ve always wanted to back with Snuggles but have never been brave enough. It slips and slides!
Have a great trip.
I’m attempting my first quilt. I cut and figured out my placing for my son’s quilt. I’m making the snuggly bricks one.
What is Snuggles? Is it like minkee fabric?
Thanks for the tuts, I’ll check them with time. I’ve started my quilt but I’ve cheated since I’m using Moda precuts 😉
Enjoy your trip!
I was wondering how many 6×6 squares we need in total?
I may have missed it but didn’t see how many of each?
Thanks- this is great!
I found it- sorry, I just read your other post!
Thanks-
Thanks Melissa! Hope you have safe travels.
Thanks for your response about washing before cutting. That’s what I thought, but just wasn’t sure. I’m sorry about the email – I didn’t realize you couldn’t see it.