Jill, you are a lifesaver! I searched and searched for a video on how to cut a 30" square of minky fabric to make a baby blanket and my daughter found this video! As you know, minky fabric is very difficult to work with and to cut square. Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Best video on YT on how to square to a 30in block. It works out so well when trying to make a baby self binding blanket thank you so much because I was struggling 🤗😃
Hello, enjoyed the video. Can you make a video on how to use the 15" ruler? Perhaps the 15" ruler will provide less manipulation of the rulers to make the square. Thank you.
As a new quilter I just used my ruler and the lines on my mat. Then a few days ago I discovered this idea of using two rulers. My word, how easy was it!
I'm a super newbie and just want to cut out an 18" and 12" square from a 1/2 yard for a project. I can't figure it out and can't find any tutorial for such a thing...everything but. I don't want to fold the fabric over and over as I don't want doubles. Thank you
Welcome to quilting! First open the 1/2 yard of fabric so you have a single layer. Press it well. While still a single layer cut it half so you have 2 - 18" x 22" pieces. Then from 1 piece cut an 18" square and from the remaining piece (18" x 22") cut the 12" square. Hope that helps.
I am just curious about one thing. Don't you trust the cutting lines on your cutting mat? Wouldn't it just be easier to use the lines on your cutting mat rather than finagle the rulers? I do love the video and I am going to use your method as I was driving myself nuts trying to figure out an easy way to cut 30 inch square piece of fabric. Thank you for showing me the way!
Thanks for your comment. If you use the lines on your mat you will never get a square cut it is just not as accurate as the rulers. It may look straight on the mat but it will not be perfectly square.
@@SunFlowerQuiltsTX Thank you! I got two cut out and it was so easy! May you receive blessings back to you as this video blesses others. You helped me immensely!
This will likely be a stupid question, but I just found this video, and was wondering why the 15” square ruler wasn’t used to cut the 15” square? I don’t have the 15” ruler (but will definitely get one based on your suggestion), is it impractical to use it in this situation?
Thanks for watching! You certainly could use a 15" ruler to make it easier, however I chose to use 2 standard size rulers that most quilters own. That way they did not have to go to the expense of buying another $40 ruler. Also it teaches you how to use 2 rulers together to reach a specific measurement. Hope this answers your question.
Jill, you are a lifesaver! I searched and searched for a video on how to cut a 30" square of minky fabric to make a baby blanket and my daughter found this video! As you know, minky fabric is very difficult to work with and to cut square. Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Making my own receiving blankets and this will help a lot, thanks for sharing.
I think you did a great job showing and explaining how to square up fabric. Thanks very much!
Thank you so much!
Best video on YT on how to square to a 30in block. It works out so well when trying to make a baby self binding blanket thank you so much because I was struggling 🤗😃
You are so welcome!
Same! I just folded my fabrics like you would a piece of paper to make it a square. 😂😂😂 it worked! But I needed this video! Saved!!
Same project I needed my square fabric for too!
Yes! I was doing the same project with minky fabric and this tutorial was a lifesaver!
Hello, enjoyed the video. Can you make a video on how to use the 15" ruler? Perhaps the 15" ruler will provide less manipulation of the rulers to make the square. Thank you.
This is what I have been looking for all night. Thank you!!!
So glad it helped!
Can use this to make a 40 inch square? This has helped me so much.
Thank you for the video and great explanation!
Looked high and low for a tutorial like this! Thanks!
Very helpful! Thanks for posting this!
As a new quilter I just used my ruler and the lines on my mat. Then a few days ago I discovered this idea of using two rulers. My word, how easy was it!
So glad it helped!
Thanks for watching and glad it helped!
Great video!
Thank you!
I'm a super newbie and just want to cut out an 18" and 12" square from a 1/2 yard for a project. I can't figure it out and can't find any tutorial for such a thing...everything but. I don't want to fold the fabric over and over as I don't want doubles. Thank you
Welcome to quilting! First open the 1/2 yard of fabric so you have a single layer. Press it well. While still a single layer cut it half so you have 2 - 18" x 22" pieces. Then from 1 piece cut an 18" square and from the remaining piece (18" x 22") cut the 12" square. Hope that helps.
could you tell me how I would cut a 40" x 40" as I am trying to make a binding baby blanket ~ I am all new to this ~ thank you
I am just curious about one thing. Don't you trust the cutting lines on your cutting mat? Wouldn't it just be easier to use the lines on your cutting mat rather than finagle the rulers?
I do love the video and I am going to use your method as I was driving myself nuts trying to figure out an easy way to cut 30 inch square piece of fabric.
Thank you for showing me the way!
Thanks for your comment. If you use the lines on your mat you will never get a square cut it is just not as accurate as the rulers. It may look straight on the mat but it will not be perfectly square.
@@SunFlowerQuiltsTX Thank you! I got two cut out and it was so easy! May you receive blessings back to you as this video blesses others. You helped me immensely!
Thanks for your kind words!
What is the extra 1/2 inch edge for? I'm thinking seam allowance? I've never used a rotary cutter/mat before.
Yes the 1/2’ is for seam allowance. We always use a 1/4” seam allowance when piecing quilt blocks. Thanks for watching.
I did exactly what you said and ended up with strips ~ so disappointed because I now have to discard the fabric
So sorry that happened. You must have cut the folds instead of the raw edges as stated.
This will likely be a stupid question, but I just found this video, and was wondering why the 15” square ruler wasn’t used to cut the 15” square? I don’t have the 15” ruler (but will definitely get one based on your suggestion), is it impractical to use it in this situation?
Thanks for watching! You certainly could use a 15" ruler to make it easier, however I chose to use 2 standard size rulers that most quilters own. That way they did not have to go to the expense of buying another $40 ruler. Also it teaches you how to use 2 rulers together to reach a specific measurement. Hope this answers your question.
Oh duh! That totally makes sense. I rewatched the video and you clearly explained that concept - sorry to bug! Thank you!
@@nw8779 No bugging at all glad I could help!