On the Cutting Floor

Good thing I left a draft on the design wall before I left for a 10 day east coast swing. A few hours in and this piece is snapping right along. Notice that illegal ruler? I use it to place the square in the frame of the surrounding fabric, measuring the cut to allow for reassembly. Need that perfect 1/2 inch to make it work. 
 

When You Have Too Much

Too much of a good thing? Like a piece that is larger than your cutting matt. I line up one squared edge wtih another and gently roll the excess to fit on the table. That way the weight isn't pulling the piece I want to cut. Then I'm ready for a common cut. This piece is about 7' x 9'. So, yes, need a plan of action.

How Large Can You Cut?

Pam (at the Durango class) is cutting into her piece, using one of my prints plus a commercial stripe. We all loved the narrow color pallet and simple design. The key here is that with a large cutting mat, you can cut large. You need that expanse to stay big. It shrinks anyway. So, start big.