Faith Smith I’m new to quilting also and I thought it was just me!!

So are the salvaged lined up together OR do you use the fold ?

Reagan Conserv Ooh thanks - I'll have to try that! Thanks for the response!

Reagan Conserv

+kisakikun I like to iron out the whole piece of fabric using a spray starch or starch alternative to add body and stiffness to the piece, as well as diminish the bolt fold line as much as possible. Next line up the selvage edges so they are even as you are holding the piece in the air until the fabric is hanging straight. Lay the fabric down on the cutting mat with the selvage edges even and aligned to one of the lines on the mat. Smooth fabric to new fold line, then fold over on itself again, making the folded edge even with the selvages. Now square the fabric as in the video.

Quilt Emeralds. I think you can find it here: HeyQuilty.com

That is what I was thinking too. Too many rulers. I think it's so you can buy more - it's a way to get newbies to spend more $. There are many of us newbies that don't have the $

Thanks! ;

Thanks! Way too much talking

R R - Many thanks!

Danielle haha! I don’t want to cut mine either! I do a lot more quilting in my mind than I do on my machine! Thank you

For your personality type you might want to start buying fat quarters or jelly rolls for quilt making they are pre cut

That's a very good tip.

Danielle, I’m the same way I’ve been obsessing with cutting my fabric so just sitting in the closet. Lol

Well, it is hard to cut that beautiful fabric!@@user-ze9do6vx5l

THANKS

B Cobler Fons & Porter makes a special glove called a "Klutz" glove that you wear on the hand that isn't holding the rotary cutter. It's meant to protect your hand in case the blade slips & heads for your fingers. The Klutz glove is different than free-motion quilting grip gloves that are sold in a pair.

They are required to wear a protective glove on their shows for insurance & sponsor purposes. They are also marketing the glove, which is the Fons & Porter "Klutz" glove which protects the hand in case the rotary cutter slips & heads for fingers holding the ruler.

Marissa Ramirez Have you tried loosening the screw & removing the blade to see if there is something blocking it--like fuzz? Also, I'm sure you know that rotary cutters can lock & unlock? Wish you well & good luck ~

...then have a look at Jordan's Fabrics with Donna Jordan videos on KZfaq...great tutorials and very much to the point!

I use a June tailor shape cut ruler it has cutting slots every 1 and 1\2 inches. Check it out in utube

Wow so nobody taught you to use nice words, did they? The other girl is being taught... Not doing the teaching.

Understand you may not know that Mary is the professional and the young woman with her is anew bie to quilting. Just saying.

I don't agree, I like Mary's style

I soooo agree Brenda!!! She acts like Groucho Marx or some goofy ole comedian. Not interested in that!! Treat me like an adult!!!

I don't see why it's bad to have fun while teaching or learning. Maybe Mary appeals to a younger generation... (no offense intended). And if you've been watching the old Fons and Porters, maybe it's time for you to watch something more advanced than Craftsy. I mean, Mary's attitude makes me feel like it's ok to be a complete beginner and have fun with quilting. Maybe this attitude is not suited when you've 20 quilts under the belt... I don't know...

alathena Sidericus I am not offended b/c how do you know just how old I am??? You can continue to argue your point, but we are all entitled to our own opinion. Mine happens to differ from yours. Let it go.

I would have to agree. FYI, if you've never watching the quilting videos by the "gourmet quilter" you should. She's great. I have learned so much from her.