Best Way To Cut Your Quilt Pieces | Episode 101

In this episode, The Opinionated Quilter, shows you an alternate way of cutting your pieces for your quilt. Also, she shows two Project Linus Quilts that are finished and ready to donate as well as announcing the winner of the 100th episode giveaway.

[@priscillalancaster3234]

Thanks for including us lefties in your instructions.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

tTank you. While I am a righty, I want lefties to be as comfortable as I am cutting.

[@fernie5128]

I too love my Stripology ruler. I love your method. Thanks so much!

[@leonanowland3017]

I have mothers old June Taylor strip ruler. I use it often. Thanks for the cute PL quilts. I finished a top with scraps yesterday.

[@michele6708]

I do the math for each piece to figure out what will be the best use of the fabric. The other thing I do is sometimes cut a bit more- a 5” strip instead of a 4.5” strip if I need both 4.5” squares and 2.5” squares from the same strip. I end up with less scrap by sacrificing that .5” of fabric where I cut the 4.5” squares. For example I can get 4 4.5” squares and 18 2.5 inch squares from a 5” strip of fabric. Stripology XL is the bomb!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

That is a great idea. Very good use of fabric.

[@lindakQOV]

I like to use this trick, too. Another benefit of cutting a large piece, then subcutting to your desired width strips is that you end up with lengthwise grain on your strips. I like the way they handle as you sew.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Yes, that is true. In fact, Judy Martin does that with all of her log cabins.

[@C123abc]

Congrats, Susan! Love my Stripology ruler too! Even changed from another set that wasn't as thick. Thanks for the tip on saving fabric from the ends!

[@helenpeddycord2241]

Thanks Maureen! I’ve found I use my Stripology ruler more than my AccuQuilt! Much faster, no repositioning the fabric and less waste!

[@suesweeney5952]

That is a great idea Maureen.

[@stevemcmillin2737]

LOVE my XL Stripology ruler. I cut an entire quilt in less than an hour the other day. Five yards all cut into 4 x 7 1/2 inch pieces. I cut each yard into 7 1/2 pieces then turned them on their sides and stacked them overlapping and cut into the 4 inch pieces. Everything is perfect.

[@bethkoch11]

Love my Stripology ruler, I use it all the time. Not only does it save time, but the cuts are so accurate.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

True, super accurate.

[@suebennett3715]

Love the houses quilt, the green grass rectangles look great too.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Judi, my Project Linus coordinator loved it too. I love making her happy as she works so hard for these kids.

[@lcsd863]

Ty, always learn something when I watch. Will definitely try cutting my blocks this way. ❤

[@theopinionatedquilter]

So glad to hear. Thank you for watching.

[@wandawalker4191]

Really cute house quilt! Well done, Maureen!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Thank you! 😊

[@katrinahough290]

I'm getting ready to cut a bunch of strips, I need to get the XL Stripology before I start that project!

[@dotmcbean2963]

thanks for showing, how to cut for lefts

[@donnawalsh6368]

First time watching. Loved this episode & will use your method in my next strip quilt! Donna🧵🪡🧵🪡🧵

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Welcome to my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@wandawalker4191]

I've done that before and it worked out fine.

[@kerryl4031]

I like the Stripology ruler too - I also have the smaller one which I took on retreats. It was very popular!

[@chickad5820]

Amazing as always. This tip is priceless. I hadn't thought to do my cutting this way and yes I should actually use my stripology ruler much more. Thanks Maurine, I appreciate your tips and opinions. Have a beautiful day...

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Glad you liked this. My goal is always to give useful information.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I have a Stripology ruler but because of its size, i dont have it out where i can see it. So it doesn't get used as much as others.

[@gstmist9362]

Congratulations 🎉

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Thanks so much.

[@jamesdahlin4735]

Great video. Love both my stripology rulers

[@juliemiller2658]

I like this idea, thankyou

[@theopinionatedquilter]

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching.

[@colettesorrells9015]

❤❤❤

[@cherylbrown4058]

Stripology all the way!

[@DH-qz2so]

Would cutting fabric, either way, make a difference with regard to Warp or Weft of the pieces? One way would be stretchier than cutting Selvedge to Selvedge? Just curious! I do like having larger pieces after cutting...rather than littles!

[@CShay-ev6wb]

Selvege-to-selvege has more stretch than the length of fabric cut. (S-to-S is the "normal" way we cut.) For squares, it doesn't matter. But, for rectangles and borders it does...

[@theopinionatedquilter]

The reply below is correct. Some people like to cut the lengthwise way. It doesn't make enough difference to me because I starch my fabric and reduce the selvedge to selvedge stretch.

[@debbiepyleverhoeven5234]

Would you ever cut your sashing and/or borders lengthwise to avoid having a seam?

[@DH-qz2so]

I know ladies that do the very thing! Just curious about Warp and Weft and if the Stretch Factor is an issue?

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Ever, yes. Often no. In my make your own striped fabric for the Easy striped Table Runner I do cut lengthwise.

[@karenwerts2331]