How to Use Paper Templates with the Maltese Cross Block Study

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

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[@mrsmcdonald9363]

This has transformed my template-based cutting! Thank you! Taping two or more identical templates to the back of one ruler to guide different cuts is an amazing time-saving hack.

[@johansen2823]

Excellent tip about off-setting those points!

[@ridingwilding760]

I really appreciate that you did the “wrong way” example so it is clear why the technic is needed

[@chinatherose]

Another super video, thank you! Such a clever idea to tape the paper to the top of the ruler. I have had paper underneath in the past and as you note, that paper can slowly become cut away little by little! Your points come together beautifully. I really enjoy your videos and learn a great deal.

[@allthebest744]

This was a wonderful vlog. Taping the pattern to the ruler is a brilliant idea! Thanks for all of the tips.

[@robinr6399]

Genius! I'm not only impressed with tapping to the ruler, but how your nails coordinate with your quilt pieces. Nice touch 😉.

[@DH-qz2so]

... a natural born teacher!....

[@crhp13tblock52]

Brilliant!

[@angiedefreitas5060]

May I just say that was brilliant? Yep, nicely done.

[@maryannecadd796]

Pure genius tips, thank you. Anything to make sewing quilts easier and produce great results, I'm all in! Thanks, as always!

[@debracavallaro9215]

Taping a paper template to an acrylic ruler- smart!

[@pbarnes2001]

Great video with an excellent hack! I have intentionally not made certain quilts because of the expense of buying a special ruler. Not anymore thanks to you!!

[@BrendaH289]

That template would also make great trees 😊

[@donnapoulin5092]

smacks my forhead,, I should have thought of this. Thank you

[@doraleetrent1802]

Wow! Thank you for explaining that triangle line up. I have always struggled with that. Thank you, thank you!!

[@ladonnamcalister1310]

Awesome tutorial! You are such a great teacher! Thank you!!

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Thank you so very muach for this tutorial! Love the template tips. I am currently sleeping under a quilt made with vintage feedsack blocks in this pattern.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a darling free pattern and great chat! Thanks for posting!

[@countrygal854]

You have such great trick and tips. You have wonderful teaching skills I learn a lot from watching your channel. Thank you for sharing.

[@inekedusseljee3093]

You make it all so simple, great explanation.

[@jacquiesharrer9954]

You are so good and patient.

[@khalajanskitchen7456]

Thanks for all the tips and tricks , like taping the template to the ruler .

[@forever18021]

Love these block studies!

[@poonehlari1562]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@noelamulcahy2112]

Thanks for a great tutorial Megan.

[@omisfavorites1054]

Genius!!

[@lesliedupre4357]

Fantastic video!! 💕

[@miragloss453]

Thank you for this great video (and all your other videos!)! I wish I had seen this before trying Jinny Beyer’s Mirage quilt! Taping the pattern pieces to the ruler is genius!!

[@eduardachi2571]

I AM A beginner that is why i am asking i was under the impression that to have perfect matching it is important to press the fabric well before cutting but i have seen a few people cutting the wrinkled material

[@carmeltaylor2719]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@nbc911]

Oh that's a great video. Thank you.

[@nicolebrunzel6608]

Thank you for explaining that so clearly. I always struggled with those shapes, but now I'll make it so much better.

[@SierraSadie1]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@nancyeckerman4689]

Super useful.

[@sarahcross8592]

How clever!,

[@janellsalter4025]

So helpful! Thx!

[@donnahutchens5252]

Genius!

[@gamadebdegamadebde]

It looks like you pressed to the light (green to white) side which may make a fabric shadow. In this block is there a reason to press to the light or is this a personal choice. Love the paper pattern trick. No more fancy rulers I have used once. I have many. Thank you.

[@maxineiles6806]

cleaver girl thanks