Yes, I was a garment sewer for years, then moved to quilting. I entered my first quilt (56 degree angled) and it was up for an award at a large quilt show! Now I do more quilted projects than garment sewing. Love it!
I LIKED THIS VIDEO! VERY INFORMATIVE AND OH SO VERY USEFUL! I AM NOT A QUILTER OR SEW GARMETS, I DESIGN AND CREATE CANVAS TOTE BAGS AND MAKE UP POUCHES, BUT I WILL USE THIS TECHNIQUE OF CUTTING FABRIC! LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!
this was so so so helpful! I was one of those obsessive ruler movers, just last night I wasted literally a good 9 to 12 inches of fabric just cutting and then cutting again and cutting again trying to make it straight! I love this technique! Thanks so much!!! Now I'm off to get your grippy square up ruler and praying it is still available!!!
I am making my first quilt. I am a garment sewer and yes it's lots of cutting in patchwork! I spent lots of time on lining the fabric. This is a great method and could have saved a lot of my time.
Love Mary! I'd much rather watch her than most of the ladies that share instructional tutorials. I find a lot of them to be stale and monotone. Mary makes learning FUN!!!!
I don't quilt, I don't sew, I know nothing about working with fabric. But I am making new shutter curtains for a pair of vintage Graflex cameras and I needed to cut two long strips of special rubberized fabric that I got from Japan. Yikes! I followed this technique and it worked great! If I can do it, most anyone can. Thanks.
I would like to see a large piece of fabric squared. When I buy, it is at least 2 yards, do I need to cut it down? Please help me with this. Most videos are small pieces of fabric.
Crazy talk! Lol! I'm a new quilter and I swear I am drunk when I cut my fabric. I take my time, everything looks great. Then I start putting stuff together. And boom! It's off.
Wish I would've found this helpful video when I started cutting my fabric the sizes are all wrong lol well it's a lesson learned. Thanks for this video
Is there a better way to check that the selvage edge is straight compared to the cut edge of the fabric beyond pulling a strand of the weft out? I know my local fabric store simply rolls off the cloth from the bolt, and assumes that the last edge cut from the fabric was straight. The last 3 pieces I've purchased from them haven't been straight - the worst was off by about 4" off one of the cut edges. Hopefully this makes sense!
+kisakikun I like to iron out the whole piece of fabric using a spray starch or starch alternative to add body and stiffness to the piece, as well as diminish the bolt fold line as much as possible. Next line up the selvage edges so they are even as you are holding the piece in the air until the fabric is hanging straight. Lay the fabric down on the cutting mat with the selvage edges even and aligned to one of the lines on the mat. Smooth fabric to new fold line, then fold over on itself again, making the folded edge even with the selvages. Now square the fabric as in the video.
I'm trying my best to get over the OBSESSIVE, FINIKY crap that is making my cutting time really long and daunting and it drives me crazy. If I could learn to cut without stressing...I would be able to do so many more quilts. I think I may be the absolute worst person when it comes to obsessing. I literally will hold on to my fabric for months just because I don't want to cut it and deal with it :(
I’m wondering why you can’t just use the large ruler. I place it all on the fabric and line up the bottom edge of the fabric and make my first clean cut by sliding it in enough. Is there something wrong with my method?
That is what I was thinking too. Too many rulers. I think it's so you can buy more - it's a way to get newbies to spend more $. There are many of us newbies that don't have the $
Your this series of introductory lessons are very useful. I would like to by the various kinds of rulers you s!owed in another video. Let me know how to buy them.. thank you."
I'm new to quilting n I have 6x24 friskers ruler n a 8.5 friskers ruler but how do I read them to cut fabric how do I know where a 6 in square block is etc lady in sewing Dept at Walmart told me to get both rulers but not how to use them n I've been searching two days trying to find out how to
B Cobler Fons & Porter makes a special glove called a "Klutz" glove that you wear on the hand that isn't holding the rotary cutter. It's meant to protect your hand in case the blade slips & heads for your fingers. The Klutz glove is different than free-motion quilting grip gloves that are sold in a pair.
Marissa Ramirez Have you tried loosening the screw & removing the blade to see if there is something blocking it--like fuzz? Also, I'm sure you know that rotary cutters can lock & unlock? Wish you well & good luck ~
They are required to wear a protective glove on their shows for insurance & sponsor purposes. They are also marketing the glove, which is the Fons & Porter "Klutz" glove which protects the hand in case the rotary cutter slips & heads for fingers holding the ruler.
This would be a much better video if she wouldn't act so goofy. It's annoying as she acts like she is teaching 1st graders how to cut. Whatever happened to Fons & Porter? Bring them back
I don't see why it's bad to have fun while teaching or learning. Maybe Mary appeals to a younger generation... (no offense intended). And if you've been watching the old Fons and Porters, maybe it's time for you to watch something more advanced than Craftsy. I mean, Mary's attitude makes me feel like it's ok to be a complete beginner and have fun with quilting. Maybe this attitude is not suited when you've 20 quilts under the belt... I don't know...
alathena Sidericus I am not offended b/c how do you know just how old I am??? You can continue to argue your point, but we are all entitled to our own opinion. Mine happens to differ from yours. Let it go.
I would have to agree. FYI, if you've never watching the quilting videos by the "gourmet quilter" you should. She's great. I have learned so much from her.
I love Mary's cheerful style. She reminds us to have FUN with quilting! Excellent content, as always.
Yes, I was a garment sewer for years, then moved to quilting. I entered my first quilt (56 degree angled) and it was up for an award at a large quilt show! Now I do more quilted projects than garment sewing. Love it!
One of the best squaring up videos I’ve seen!
I LIKED THIS VIDEO! VERY INFORMATIVE AND OH SO VERY USEFUL! I AM NOT A QUILTER OR SEW GARMETS, I DESIGN AND CREATE CANVAS TOTE BAGS AND MAKE UP POUCHES, BUT I WILL USE THIS TECHNIQUE OF CUTTING FABRIC! LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!
this was so so so helpful! I was one of those obsessive ruler movers, just last night I wasted literally a good 9 to 12 inches of fabric just cutting and then cutting again and cutting again trying to make it straight! I love this technique! Thanks so much!!! Now I'm off to get your grippy square up ruler and praying it is still available!!!
I am making my first quilt. I am a garment sewer and yes it's lots of cutting in patchwork! I spent lots of time on lining the fabric. This is a great method and could have saved a lot of my time.
Thanks you explained so nicely and accurately. I have just started learning quilting.
Love Mary! I'd much rather watch her than most of the ladies that share instructional tutorials. I find a lot of them to be stale and monotone. Mary makes learning FUN!!!!
I think your presentations are "on the mark". They leave with you with all the information that you need and a smile too-----Thank you!
I don't quilt, I don't sew, I know nothing about working with fabric. But I am making new shutter curtains for a pair of vintage Graflex cameras and I needed to cut two long strips of special rubberized fabric that I got from Japan. Yikes! I followed this technique and it worked great! If I can do it, most anyone can. Thanks.
I would like to see a large piece of fabric squared. When I buy, it is at least 2 yards, do I need to cut it down? Please help me with this. Most videos are small pieces of fabric.
I really like the method of using a second ruler to keep the cutting line straight.
Crazy talk! Lol! I'm a new quilter and I swear I am drunk when I cut my fabric. I take my time, everything looks great. Then I start putting stuff together. And boom! It's off.
Faith Smith I’m new to quilting also and I thought it was just me!!
This is me today, racking my brain to find out how to cut straight and accurate, even on a cutting mat it's a challenge.
Wow, that's easy. Thanks. I'm an obsessor!
Wish I would've found this helpful video when I started cutting my fabric the sizes are all wrong lol well it's a lesson learned. Thanks for this video
Thank you. Never seen this idea before.
Mary, We miss you on TV!!! Visit more!
Elbow! haha... Gives me an idea: make an "elbow quilt! oh wait... most of mine already are!! Thanks for these tips for straight quilts!
3:30 starts the important stuff.
THANKS
5:14 is when they start. Your welcome
Thanks! ;
Thanks! Way too much talking
R R - Many thanks!
Mary, where did you go? I have learned much from you without getting bored.
Just what I needed to see! Thanks!
Is there a better way to check that the selvage edge is straight compared to the cut edge of the fabric beyond pulling a strand of the weft out? I know my local fabric store simply rolls off the cloth from the bolt, and assumes that the last edge cut from the fabric was straight. The last 3 pieces I've purchased from them haven't been straight - the worst was off by about 4" off one of the cut edges. Hopefully this makes sense!
Reagan Conserv
Ooh thanks - I'll have to try that! Thanks for the response!
Reagan Conserv
+kisakikun I like to iron out the whole piece of fabric using a spray starch or starch alternative to add body and stiffness to the piece, as well as diminish the bolt fold line as much as possible. Next line up the selvage edges so they are even as you are holding the piece in the air until the fabric is hanging straight. Lay the fabric down on the cutting mat with the selvage edges even and aligned to one of the lines on the mat. Smooth fabric to new fold line, then fold over on itself again, making the folded edge even with the selvages. Now square the fabric as in the video.
It’s been so long.I hope all is well. Maybe do more videos they are wonderful.
Do you put ruler on bottom of fabric or butt up to fabric? Great demonstrations..Jan
I'm trying my best to get over the OBSESSIVE, FINIKY crap that is making my cutting time really long and daunting and it drives me crazy. If I could learn to cut without stressing...I would be able to do so many more quilts. I think I may be the absolute worst person when it comes to obsessing. I literally will hold on to my fabric for months just because I don't want to cut it and deal with it :(
Danielle haha! I don’t want to cut mine either! I do a lot more quilting in my mind than I do on my machine! Thank you
For your personality type you might want to start buying fat quarters or jelly rolls for quilt making they are pre cut
That's a very good tip.
Danielle, I’m the same way I’ve been obsessing with cutting my fabric so just sitting in the closet. Lol
Well, it is hard to cut that beautiful fabric!@@user-ze9do6vx5l
Very helpful! Which rotary cutter did you use in the video? I am not so happy with mine.
Thank you ! I obsess so this was reassuring
Where do I start with the beginning of your quilt camp
I’m wondering why you can’t just use the large ruler. I place it all on the fabric and line up the bottom edge of the fabric and make my first clean cut by sliding it in enough. Is there something wrong with my method?
That is what I was thinking too. Too many rulers. I think it's so you can buy more - it's a way to get newbies to spend more $. There are many of us newbies that don't have the $
I notice none of these fabrics have been prewashed. Are these fabrics washed after being quilted?
Your this series of introductory lessons are very useful. I would like to by the various kinds of rulers you s!owed in another video. Let me know how to buy them.. thank you."
Does placing the fold on a line of the cutting ruler create a right angle and make it squared?
So are the salvaged lined up together OR do you use the fold ?
Hi what is the purpose of the glove?
Thank you so much 😊 that was useful
She is bright and cheery but so talkative. We need to hear the purpose of the video more.
I'm new to quilting n I have 6x24 friskers ruler n a 8.5 friskers ruler but how do I read them to cut fabric how do I know where a 6 in square block is etc lady in sewing Dept at Walmart told me to get both rulers but not how to use them n I've been searching two days trying to find out how to
We love Mary
Mary I am teachingg several people to make rugs .If you can help with scraps at least 1" wide It would help me out I have gone through allmy stach
Your links are not working
I love the quilt in the back ground, what is the pattern?
Quilt Emeralds. I think you can find it here: HeyQuilty.com
I bought the "Emeralds" pattern!! your link is wrong in the information by the way (I went looking for it).
The glove your using? Is it sold as a quilting glove and you are only using one? Or is it a glove just for cutting ?
B Cobler Fons & Porter makes a special glove called a "Klutz" glove that you wear on the hand that isn't holding the rotary cutter. It's meant to protect your hand in case the blade slips & heads for your fingers. The Klutz glove is different than free-motion quilting grip gloves that are sold in a pair.
She has a lot of useful information but there is also a lot of unnecessary chatter. I like videos that get right to the point.
...then have a look at Jordan's Fabrics with Donna Jordan videos on TH-cam...great tutorials and very much to the point!
got it!
I would have liked to see how to cut from when you come from the fabric store....good video tho!
Let's get going, already!
I've noticed elbows in jelly rolls......and they are expensive
my blade on my cutter won't move. I tried to fix it but can't.is there a way to fix or do I need to get another?
Marissa Ramirez Have you tried loosening the screw & removing the blade to see if there is something blocking it--like fuzz? Also, I'm sure you know that rotary cutters can lock & unlock? Wish you well & good luck ~
Aw geesh, good info in a far too chatty video. But tfs anyway.
I got so jumpy watching the pony tail chick. 😆😆😆😆😆
I have watched a number of videos on how to cut fabric. The more techniques I watch the more confused I get.
I use a June tailor shape cut ruler it has cutting slots every 1 and 1\2 inches. Check it out in utube
You know when you have the impression you might have inspired this video? :)
Why the glove.?
They are required to wear a protective glove on their shows for insurance & sponsor purposes. They are also marketing the glove, which is the Fons & Porter "Klutz" glove which protects the hand in case the rotary cutter slips & heads for fingers holding the ruler.
I thought it said Italian bread and I was getting hungry.
just get to the cutting
Too much is lost in the personal chatter,
Too much talking ladies, get to the demonstration.
Grey boxes popping up - horribly distracting 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
This would be a much better video if she wouldn't act so goofy. It's annoying as she acts like she is teaching 1st graders how to cut. Whatever happened to Fons & Porter? Bring them back
I don't agree, I like Mary's style
I soooo agree Brenda!!! She acts like Groucho Marx or some goofy ole comedian. Not interested in that!! Treat me like an adult!!!
I don't see why it's bad to have fun while teaching or learning. Maybe Mary appeals to a younger generation... (no offense intended). And if you've been watching the old Fons and Porters, maybe it's time for you to watch something more advanced than Craftsy. I mean, Mary's attitude makes me feel like it's ok to be a complete beginner and have fun with quilting. Maybe this attitude is not suited when you've 20 quilts under the belt... I don't know...
alathena Sidericus I am not offended b/c how do you know just how old I am??? You can continue to argue your point, but we are all entitled to our own opinion. Mine happens to differ from yours. Let it go.
I would have to agree. FYI, if you've never watching the quilting videos by the "gourmet quilter" you should. She's great. I have learned so much from her.
Jesus lady don't you ever get winded??
I don’t understand why you all have to talk so much It’s really annoying
The "instructor" is driving me NUTS!! I couldn't listen to her or watch her imitate sewers struggling to cut fabric strips.
Way too much chatter from Mary - What is up with that? Shut up and let the other woman talk!
Wow so nobody taught you to use nice words, did they? The other girl is being taught... Not doing the teaching.
Understand you may not know that Mary is the professional and the young woman with her is anew bie to quilting. Just saying.
Too long winded, I wanted to know but gave up becuase of the chat...
and the way she makes the faces and says such dumb things. Grow up
God what a show off.
This started out so weird, I had to move on. Too many weird faces and yackingX