[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cutting Fabric Question

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Linda,
 
First the easy way.  at selvage take scissors and cut on 1 layer every  2 
1/2 inches  and then tare it.  It will tare straight after the first  one.  
Then you will have 2 1/2 inch by 45 inch.Trim selvages  off and  It is easy 
now.  You by folding in half and then folding in half over can  cut this into 
8 equal pieces which will work out to be 5 1/2 by 2 1/2  inches.
 
Or
 
Use freezer paper and have your  hubby cut you a measure of paper 2  1/2 by 
22 or any size up to that and pin and cut 2 1/2 inch strips.
 
or if you have the equipment... [I do as I have been quilting]
You need a cutting board, rotary cutter, a measuring grid[it is approx. 18  
by 20 or larger, that has slits in it every 1/2 inch.  It has the first one 
 beginning 2 inches from the edge.] and I have a 12 or 16 inche square  
template.  I fold the fabric in 4's even all edges by pressing up at  selvages 
and then line up the square template  to bottom and make  first cut to 
square things up.  Then line edges of fabric to right or left  side of cutting 
board and bottom of cutting board and using the guide cut strips  every 2 1/2 
inches with rotary cutter.  Then follow the above to cut into  the 5 1/2 
strips.
 
The above cutting supplies will probably cost around $100.
 
or go out and get an Accuquilt to go plus the die cutter and mat board for  
the 2 1/2 inch strip cutter., But that will cost you hmmm $260 plus 
shipping for  that baby.  This is the perfect way of doing it, but depends on how 
many  you want to do.  This is what I am going to get myself for Christmas.
 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
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In a message dated 12/10/2011 7:52:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  riverw
oman at zoominternet.net writes:

Well, I  bought all this fabric to make the wreaths. Now, I am wondering 
HOW to do  it?  They need to be cut into 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch strips - can you 
give me  a technique for cutting them? I have never done this sight loss 4 
years ago.  

I am thinking - Make a cardboard template and then cut around it? Is  there 
a better way?

Lynda River Woman
Lynda Lambert
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City, PA 16117

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