I would like to thank you for explaining why you hold the rotary cutter like you do. I already have pain in my wrist and cutting makes it so much worse. I'm going to try this!!! ❤ Really love your block! I'm new to quilting!
Thank you! ❤️ When it comes to cutting and trimming there are usually several factors that will determine if I use scissors or a rotary cutter: speed, accuracy, what do I have next to me at the time, that kind of thing. Except.... When I'm doing the final trim on a Foundation Paper Piece. If I'm cutting through fabric and paper at the same time I'll always use a rotary cutter. Since paper dulls a blade over time I don't want to use my good fabric scissors to do the final trim and I don't trust my paper scissors to give a good final product. However, it's very easy and inexpensive to change a rotary blade once it's become dull, so I don't mind if I wear it out a little bit faster. I hope that answers your question. 😊
Yes, that's one of the many reasons why I like freezer paper foundation piecing.❤️ I also like that the pieces are reusable and I like how the freezer paper will hold the previous piece in place as I sew on the next piece. That way the previous piece of fabric doesn't have the chance of shifting or tucking while I sew on the next piece. 😊
I designed this pattern so the pieces aren't available anywhere. You could try hand drafting it then making copies. Or you could use flying geese units instead. Hope this helps. 😊 Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Your comment about ink on your iron is very important. For anyone who uses a printer to make copies of foundation piecing papers, remember that laser printers use toner that is permanently set when it’s heated. If toner gets on your iron and you then iron the toner onto your fabric, it’s there forever. That happened to me. I assume an inkjet printer would be a better choice for making your copies. Perhaps someone reading these comments knows whether inkjet printer ink poses a transfer hazard or whether the ink can be removed if it does transfer.
I've had the exact same problem with my inkjet printer a few years ago. I don't think it transfers much to your iron at one time , but over the course of several projects it can really build up. I've also been doing a longevity test for printed quilt tags and let me tell you... The ink may fade, but so far it hasn't come close to washing out!
I have an inkjet printer and have not experienced the ink bleeding onto my fabric. However, I will more careful in the future. Thank you for sharing this information. 😀
