Squaring up Hoffman Fabrics Panels

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[@kathyaldrich761]

Great information on getting those panels back into place! Thank you! The best I have seen!

[@darcil1493]

Hi Stephanie. I want to thank you so very much for this tutorial. I am making a quilt for my grandson and the dinosaur panel was off by 3.5”. I tried other methods and then followed you step by step and wha la!! It’s square enough to trim only a tidbit off. I am so grateful for your help as I was truly getting discouraged. Now I’m excited to proceed with the quilt. Thank you thank you thank you. Darci L

[@dlcupples396]

I know this is an older video but is the best one I’ve seen! I have that exact Santa panel and it’s been in my stash for years because of the squaring. I’m going to actually be able to get that one done now! Thank You 🎉

[@biomedlib]

I'm a new Quilter. I truly appreciate this information. Especially the fabric flip to continue the cut. 😱😱 Thank you.

[@evies1050]

I just had a light bulb moment! I watched a video by Jamie Whalen (sp?) Anyway, he showed how to put a wonky backing on the longarm. He rolled it back and forth several times until it wasn't wonky anymore. I have tried his method several times and it works every time! Now I understand why it worked because of your explanations. So, now my light bulb moment. I'm going to load my wonky panel onto the longarm and roll it back and forth and if I have to, I will lightly mist with water.

[@susanb.4198]

Amazing! I just tried this with a panel that was off by a good 4 inches. Had to pull and stretch about 3 times, then pressed and it’s perfect! Yeah! Thank you!!😘

[@wandarule5502]

You covered just what I needed for the wonky panel I received! Can’t wait to try your hints!

[@sherrihonkomp9184]

Thank you! Awesome instruction. I have a panel and didn't want to lose some of the print on the edge.

[@vickig7033]

Love this video! Such great information and explained so well. I'm a panel addict! Lol!

[@petmomful2260]

I just ordered a cool, scary, Halloween panel, so thank you for this info. I hope when I get it, it is not too wonky. But now I know how to fix it!!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Great technique! Thank you!

[@marionstuart1376]

Never have I ever thought you would iron on your cutting mat! Crazy

[@raggedyann4372]

Awesome! Thank you!❤️

[@sandrac396]

It would be nice to see a sample of a rectangular panel - like the Call of the Wild one you started with and show how to stretch it out to square up. The rectangular panels don't make a triangle. Thanks from a beginner.

[@com2375]

I have some of those as well. Call of the wild and wondering the same thing. Did you find a video? Thanks

[@SuzetteG316]

I'm going to try this on my panel, but honestly, she kind of lost me when she ironed on her cutting mat. Few knowledgeable quilters would ever do such a thing.

[@vickiewilliams81]

Maybe it is an old mat

[@carolroberts327]

You can use a ironing pad instead

[@cindyking3526]

It’s a Martelli Mat. They say ironing is ok.

[@melisahaggai3305]

SuzetteG316 Right??

[@donnaforrest9397]

That's what I was thinking the whole time!

[@patriciahersl4332]

I watched that and was dumbfounded. Never saw anything like that before. Has this been a secret fabric companies have known and just never shared? One thing, how did she iron on top of that cutting mat? Did that once and had a warp.

[@sandiverbridge5362]

I am watching it right now and can't believe she ironed on the cutting mat, I would think that would ruin it.

[@micheledickey4066]

I was really yelling when o saw her do that!! What the????

[@tpen891]

It is not warp it is called skew and it is found in all fabric. It shows up more on Panels. But a good video on how to deal with the skew.

[@sharonedwards716]

Sometimes the selvages are not straight so how can you use it if it's not straight??? I would go by the fold myself. Sometimes I will pull on the selvage to see if that helps it straighten.

[@kaym804]

Great info

[@suzanneandalucia7141]

Bonjour es que vous vendez ces grarnds panneaux ?Ils sont magnifiques Je voudrai faire une descente de lit et travailler avec le cutter chenille .Merci de me répondre SVP.Cordialement.

[@cyn4rest]

Super. Thank you

[@joycejudd5109]

this is awesome!!! I always wash my fabrics before they go into my sewing room. Is this still going to work after washing the fabrics?

[@paulareese8612]

This is great

[@PamPayne]

Followed the instructions exactly and still couldn't get it squared. I've never seen fabric that won't stay put like this dream big panel. It's even hard to pin. This is supposed to be a Christmas gift, but it may end up going to the dog if it turns out crooked.

[@ImGinaMarie]

I have never seen anyone use a selvedge as a straight edge. Selvedges are NOT suppose to be used to determine your straight edge, stretching is fine to help align the grain then use the fold as your straight edge! Not sure why someone who represents a fabric company would show this...

[@sheilafruge3885]

Ginmars1 I use the selvedge as a straight line on my longarm all of the time. I was taught this by people who professional longarm instructors from various longarm companies . I wouldn’t hesitate to use the techniques in this video

[@com2375]

@@sheilafruge3885 I don't have a Hoffman, any idea where to find a video? I have 5 different panels I have had around and almost wish I didn't get them. Suggestions? Thanks

[@trishwfulton6981]

Are you ironing on your cutting board?

[@gailworkman8260]

Should you prewash these panels before using/cutting/squaring?

[@jepaine8862]

You're ironing on your cutting board?! Warp issues??

[@marietteforget7804]

Thanks a lot! 😎🌸

[@sherrybishop6806]

I am having trouble trying to find a place to order the digital flower panel called dream ?in fact I think you have it sitting on your table. where and who from can I order those flower panels. I know your company Hoffman has them but they don't sell them to quilters or buyers. I live in Alabama and no where near here to get it. can you give me info where I can

[@Horsein]

I just ordered my panels from Nancy notions, they mailed it

[@1228Rhonda]

I just saw them on equilter.com. I know this was a long while ago but I hope it helps for other panels!

[@kathyhoward7012]

A online search showed up many color variations. Hoffman only sells whole sale to shops.

[@1228Rhonda]

I have never seen anyone iron on a plastic cutting Matt.

[@patriciaminich8769]

This will warp your mat. Ask me how I know!

[@micheledickey4066]

NO SHE DID NOT JUST IRON ON HER CUTTING MAT!!! What the??? I can’t even take her serious after seeing that!!

[@jeanflick8725]

I hear so mana you women in the quilting world saying “salvage”. Ever since I was in Home Economics, I was told that it is a selvege

[@ksharpe8137]

I know. I cringe every time I hear that. 😩

[@jerrywampler3194]

Fabric does not have a SALVAGE, it has a selvage. Salvage does not mean the "edge". It refers to restore something that has been damaged. Pet peave of mine.

[@tacksscherbo7771]

Jerry Wampler - Well, if it's a "pet peave" of yours, then your "pet peave" is a pet PEEVE of mine. lol If you critique someone's word use, ya oughta spell yours right, eh? By the way, "selvage" is the American spelling. "Selvege" is the British spelling. Neither is incorrect relating to fabric and both appear in dictionaries.

[@melisahaggai3305]

Jerry Wampler potatoe potato

[@Melanie-xb7tg]

anonymous

[@jeanflick8725]

Selvege not salvage

[@HoffmanFabrics]

Yes thats correct.

[@sherolroy1017]

So confusing