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The QUILT COACH - ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS

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This time, I’m answering these questions: 1. How to deal with pinked edges on precuts 2. Rotary blade sharpeners 3. How to get over the hump & cut that fabric! 4. Bjorn bear block is wonky 5. Charm pack block layouts (design wall) Affiliate Links Colonial Blade Sharpener https://geni.us/bFY2fji (amazon) https://geni.us/NZMhjmc (amazon) TrueSharp 2 Rotary Blade Sharpener https://geni.us/VZUZ86r (amazon) ROTARY BLADES PACK OF 10 60MM https://geni.us/ezO7M (amazon) ROTARY BLADES PACK OF 10 45 MM https://geni.us/pqXz (amazon) Referenced Videos: PRECUT FABRIC - 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY /watch/kmefjliNSBANf 7 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN CHOOSING FABRIC FOR YOUR QUILT /watch/MbNiBdZc1d-ci 🐥🌺 CHOSE FABRICS LIKE A PRO - 6 EXERCISES TO SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS /watch/8Th9v5zLIy4L9 🦆✈️ QUILTING SKILLS - FLYING GEESE - BEGINNER TO ADVANCED /watch/w9S9A237ZfH79 🌻✨ 6 FAST & EASY JELLY ROLL BLOCKS - SEW UP YOUR STASH /watch/4cWh2mZsgJesh 👀Didn’t see the last video? Check Out : 🎉👌 💥 MACHINE BINDING 3 METHODS - BINDING PART 3 /watch/ETaQfVu1fDE1Q Have you checked out Karen’s Quilt Circle? Watch the latest episode here: 🧵🌸LET'S TALK ABOUT QUILT-A-LONGS with Gnome Angel - Karen's Quilt Circle /watch/gOWEbaexTHExE ✅ Subscribe for more FREE tips for better sewing, dealing with your stash and managing Mt ScrapMore /c/JustGetitDoneQuilts 🙌🙌Want more Just Get It Done Quilts content?🙌🙌 Newsletter: https://www.justgetitdonequilts.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgetitdonequilts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgetitdonequilts/ 🛑🛑Recommended Video Series You Should Check Out! 🛑🛑 TIPS & TRICKS FOR BETTER RESULTS /playlist/PLchS26NEYgVxoj6-C2OXr3MppmQHL-Yhb KQC/KAREN’S QUILT CIRCLE PLAYLIST /playlist/PLchS26NEYgVxHZGZ0AGYYn-j6WrhZI5GM COLOUR YOUR QUILT - The Colour Theory Series /playlist/PLchS26NEYgVzgO4TjvwNQzHECwJS0b6KE Download my FREE Fast and Easy Stashbuster Patterns https://www.justgetitdonequilts.com/stash-buster-patterns 💕My Most Watched Videos💕 BUDGET SEWING- TOOLS & HACKS FROM THE DOLLAR STORE /watch/AZUSBMI5kaX5S Fast and Easy Beginner Quilt - Quilt-in-a-day Stash Buster - Free Pattern /watch/8bUquw8fZ8Qfq 🛠Previously Recommended Tools🛠 Where indicated, the link will direct you to Amazon where I will receive a small commission on your purchase. There is no obligation to purchase from these links. These items may be available locally or you can use or modify something that you already own. Panasonic NI-WL 600 cordless iron https://geni.us/K8OvA (amazon) M-Aimee Wool Pressing Mat https://geni.us/shw7seK (amazon) Tractor Seat Adjustable Chair https://geni.us/YM4WV (amazon) Ipad stand https://geni.us/h6DXzm� �� (amazon) Sitting Pad https://bit.ly/2Z2hKzR (Virgus Technologies) Laser Square https://geni.us/u2zDx4 (amazon) Ultimate 3-In-1 Color Tool https://geni.us/8QezMZq (amazon) Alarm Timer Cube https://geni.us/FHElloG (amazon) LED Lighting Strip https://geni.us/FxOE (amazon) 🧵My Favourite Quilt Tools🧵 LDH Scissors http://lddy.no/njem (LDH scissors) OMNIGRID 6” x 24” Ruler https://geni.us/H9Fprrw (amazon) Olfa 2.5” x 18” Ruler https://geni.us/Y00AO (amazon) Add a quarter ruler https://geni.us/sffqxS (amazon) Olfa 60MM rotary cutter https://geni.us/hbmq3 (amazon) Olfa 45mm rotary cutter https://geni.us/eBvSBx (amazon) Clover 28mm rotary cutter https://geni.us/CLeF (amazon) Clover Stitch Ripper https://geni.us/gLL6A (amazon) Violet Craft Seam Roller https://geni.us/Bk7YHo (amazon) T-fal Iron https://geni.us/ANrABt (amazon) 📱💻You can find me hanging out most days on📱💻 Instagram: JustGetItDoneQuilts Facebook: JustGetItDoneQuilts ✉️Feel free to email me: info@justgetitdonequilts.com 📬Or by snail-mail Just Get It Done Quilts 3911 Chesswood Dr North York, ON M3J 2R8 🎥Video Equipment I use🎥 Camera -https://geni.us/M2432XG (amazon) Lighting - https://geni.us/mGNDv (amazon) Microphone - https://geni.us/fast (amazon) Camera memory card - https://geni.us/SBIXq2 (amazon) Editing software - Premiere Pro

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    @lindathomas24073 years ago Thank you so much for answering my question about blade sharpeners! My 71st birthday is coming up soon and when asked what i wanted as a gift, i said a . ...Expand 5
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    @howdyklum68373 years ago Hey karen! The other day i was looking for a tutorial on what to do with all that fabric that i haven' t used in years. I somehow landed on your quilting i am super glad i found you here and you know what' s really cool? There are sooo many more videos i can watch for the first time! D
    late night greetings from germany!
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    @roxywood52783 years ago Karen, thank you again! Please know that i appreciate all that you " do" to get a video out for everyone. 30
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    @memere41373 years ago Youre a beautiful funny lady and veryyou for all your help. Im in my mid 70s and so enjoy your great videos. 16
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    @bethotoole65693 years ago The only thing wrong with this video is that it was too short! I love it when you answer questions i didnt know i had.
    love from ohio!
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    @helenmorgan40033 years ago Thankyou karen once again, watching sunday morning before church here in australia it' s anzac day when we hold all our servicemen, women and animals, . ...Expand 15
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    @debbielee71173 years ago If you have a charm pack you love and want a quilt larger than just sewing them together, you can sash them with a solid jelly roll to make a larger quilt. . ...Expand 17
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    @JustGetitDoneQuilts3 years ago Hello everyone. This video is a bittechnical issues with my editing software, youtube and adsense, i have earned my tea. I hope this answers some of your questions. Have a great weekend. 58
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    @nzshauna36803 years ago Thanks karen, and whoever asked about sharpeners- very valuable knowledge! I had been wondering the same but never thought of asking you about it. Cheers from nz, shauna. 10
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    @martirichards14243 years ago As always great information for quilters new and old. I am working on a monochromatic quilt and will be sure to take a black and white pic when doing my . ...Expand 6
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    @ritamccarvil95833 years ago I am a beginner at quilting, i watch your videos constantly, it is taking me a long time to do my quilt because it was all cut out wrong by my mentor, . ...Expand 1
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    @barbaragraham44953 years ago Can you please, please, please do a video on how to choose a pattern to best show off your fabric. This is something i struggle with. Im confident with colours, but finding the perfect pattern is more elusive. 16
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    @rmorine63943 years ago All such great answers! I love that you are at the point where you have compiled a growing library of wonderful instructional videos, which you can point . ...Expand 19
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    @barbararowe7713 years ago Yay quilt coach! The pinked edge insight was worth the price of admission, though i got something from each q & a. Thank you! 9
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    @martyreyes2223 years ago I live in sacramento county, ca. We have a hardware store called harbor freight, i buy carpet cutter blades for under $1. Each! They are the same size . ...Expand 5
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    @gamadebdegamadebde3 years ago Thanks for explanation about hand sharpener. I have had one for years but only tried once or twice because i did not feel it sharpened the full blades. . ...Expand 4
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    @laurieheine30443 years ago Great information karen! Thank you! As a new quilter you always make me feel more comfortable with these concepts! 4
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    @strawberryemery3 years ago Pivoting the leader piece. Genius. I learn something new with every video of yours! 4
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    @karimadawood33663 years ago Thanks karen you shine as always learn alot from you. 5
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    @pattygailcreations37723 years ago Love the idea of taking the black and white photo for checking contrast. Thanks. 2
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    @laurelwimer41193 years ago You are always delightful to watch! Your in-depth knowledge of quilting and light hearted attitude make it fun to learn from you. 1
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    @karena79503 years ago Thank you karen! I did not even finish the video before i jumped on amazon and bought the blade sharpener! 3
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    @mariacaiazza53223 years ago Thank you. I am new at quilting you explain everything very well. 3
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    @angelabatterman63813 years ago As usual i learned so much by watching your videos. I tend to watch them over and over, learning something each time. It' s like watching a favorite . ...Expand 6
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    @dawnesmith-sliming70043 years ago Ive learned so much from the quilt coach series. Thank you so much! 1
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    @jankelly78453 years ago I agree with beth. I' m always sorry when they are over. Thanks for making them for us. 2
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    @ladycrafts18853 years ago Great answers karen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I enjoy your videos. I learn so much. 1
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    @shawnaleewhitney66303 years ago Re: sharpening rotary blades, a few weeks ago i had a couple of knives sharpened at a local shop. On a whim, i asked if he knew about rotary cutter blades . ...Expand 2
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    @tiffanyragan82423 years ago Thank you for your videos - i always learn something new! 5
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    @L.i.s.a....3 years ago As always, excellent advice and instruction! 4
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    @hazelem12663 years ago Thank you to everyone for all the comments as well as the video, im learning so much about quilting jargon and terminology. 3
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    @bettydarling24453 years ago I have casually made quilts once every few years and just started again with my new machine. I decided that i had to get a bigger cutting mat and got a . ...Expand 1
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    @kimwinn78133 years ago Learned so much, again. Especially needed to precut info. 5
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    @juliewynd83263 years ago You prompted to go back and watch the ironing pressing video and gee did it make a difference. Thanks. 1
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    @mariacrodriguez6173 years ago Me too. I watched the interview and i signed for both the 9 patch parade and the 100 kinship. Thank you so much. 1
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    @carolbarnes78443 years ago Love the charm pack tips and blade sharper knowledge. Always learn so much with you in a short period of time. Sessions well put together and nice hearing your perky voice. 2
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    @nldcam3 years ago I' m very new to quilting, you have great and clear information. 2
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    @conqueringmountscrapmorewi25093 years ago So much great information again! Thank you for sharing and for all that you do! 3
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    @melanezoe3 years ago Lots of good advice. Thanks. This is why i recommend your videos to my beginning quilting students. 1
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    @melanievarela40483 years ago Hi karen. Another good episode. You know, i' m always amazed how the colors of fabrics change when placed against others. Example; i' m not a fan . ...Expand 1
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    @judyschneider62483 years ago Hi karen. I thought i saw some place that you said you were going to make a video on how to attach your label to your quilt. Just thought i would let id="hidden19" you know i' m looking forward to it. And loved your take on rotary blades, think i will do the same, just can' t throw away something i might be able to re-use. ...Expand 1
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    @60nonie3 years ago I miss your live again. Anyway will watch it later. I love q&a. Stay safe karen. 2
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    @KMLong-hi9iw3 years ago Hi karen. I am watching your videos in the early morning, while drinking green tea from my just get it done quilts mug. Thanks! 1
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    @TG-mx5wb3 years ago I was afraid to cut my good fabric when i first started quilting and so i bought a jelly roll so i didnt have to commit my larger fabrics. Getting the f . ...Expand 2
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    @marybaksheeva28743 years ago You' re such a sweet person. Somehow i wanted to state it after the quilt video, yep. 1
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    @bettytullis4613 years ago I hadn' t heard the info about the sharpener before. I have one but had already given it up as usless because i could never get a good result. So i' ll . ...Expand 1
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    @smarterthanawaffle3 years ago As soon as you commented on the quilt behind you being more light than you expected of course i had to take a screen shot and convert it to black and white to see for myself. 3
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    @cherylsmith30023 years ago Im so glad you hung in there and beat the digital demons in order to share so much of your knowledge. Much appreciated! 1
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    @marilynbook42113 years ago I have the manual blade sharpener and it works better if you put a drop of water on the grit before you use it. 2
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    @anitamason80083 years ago I have a sharpener that is a long one which you roll your blade along still in the rotary cutter takes a couple of minutes to do 20, then 10, then 5 rolls . ...Expand 1
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    @juliemorrison43483 years ago Hi karen, great questions and answers. I was a bit distracted by the quilt behind you. Lol. Would have liked to see the full quilt. I could see all strips in same direction then 1 block going other way. Beautiful. 2
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    @lynnefujita-conrads19163 years ago Thanks karen. I always get so much out of your videos. I just finished sewing blocks for a curvy log cabin. My skinny strips were 1 inch wide. No matter . ...Expand 1
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    @lyndapatrick83033 years ago Thank you for such a wonderfully helpful video! I always learn more from other people' s questions; they know what to ask! 1
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    @kathygelb69653 years ago As always your video was so informative. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge, karen! Is there a pattern available for the quilt behind you? 1
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    @wordwalkermomma43 years ago I have found, and heard that some others agree) that after i cut denim with my rotary blade, it cuts through quilting fabric much better. May-be its o is this just my imagination?. ...Expand 3
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    @marlenesalamandyk8783 years ago Thank you again for the great information karen. I' m making a quilt and have all the blocks done and now not sure i made the right choice for the centre square. Should have auditioned with camera instead of my eyes. 1
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    @LawandaFinch3 years ago Thank you for all of your great inspirational videos. Your videos are so very informative, i always glean som valuable information. I am on my second year . ...Expand 1
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    @samaaaltabbah39233 years ago Dearest karen. I miss you and miss your adorable videos sooo much. Please make more videos and do not be late in them. I always watch your videos id="hidden29" over and over again. I love you and love your adorable character and work.
    regards,
    samaa al tabbah from beirut, lebanon
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    @amandagraham38593 years ago I shudder about that bjorn block. I made a bunch for an elizabeth hartman quilt. I think her animal blocks are adorable, but will never try them again. Too much work on those owls! 2
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    @suzanneroper57323 years ago Hi karen! Thanks for putting out such great content. As a beginner quilter, i have learned so much from your videos as well as the informative interviews. now a question: i have bought a couple of layer cakes of fabric collections that i love. Without having a pattern in mind. There are lots of tips for choosing the fabric for a pattern but no hints on how to select a pattern to best use afabric set. Often patterns call for 6-8 fabrics; collections often have 25+ designs and i want to use them all! I have lots of patterns i love but im having a hard time envisioning my fabric in a pattern. Maybe this is something that comes with experience but i dont have much of that! Can you provide some guidance on how to go about matching a fabric collection (a layer cake, fat quarters, jelly roll) to a pattern. All suggestions welcome!
    ps: my layer cake is moda bee grateful (missouri quilt)
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    @verabater74313 years ago Love the quilt behind you! Is there a pattern? 3
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    @colorcrazy29443 years ago I like the info about sharpening the rotary blades but i don' t think i will try it. I have a really strong feeling i will cut myself if i try those manual sharpeners. Lol. 4
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    @carmenbailey15603 years ago Very good, alway enjoy your videos, i like the q&a, something to learn always comes up. Thanks for sharing. 1
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    @beverleyhasler15213 years ago As always karen all helpful advice. Keep well. 1
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    @maureenkomperda34213 years ago Omg karen,
    this coach karen session went way too fast. Great questions, great answers! We want more!
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    @reginamcteague37213 years ago After your interview with gnome angel, i also signed up and have received the kinship pattern book! 1
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    @sueoferrell76733 years ago Hi karen, i hope you' re feeling better. I' m dealing with ovarian cancer so i understand the need for mental health breaks!
    i have a question . ...Expand 1
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    @susangibbons3123 years ago Thank you, karen! I did have trouble finding your " playing with fabrics" video. Can you please provide a link? 1
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    @sharonbeck82093 years ago Another great video. Thank you. What is the pattern on the quilt hanging behind you? I really like it. I may give my rotary blade sharpener another chance. 2
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    @paulamcdowell89933 years ago What pattern is the quilt hanging behind you in this video?
    i love it!
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    @cheriwilliams70013 years ago Thank you, karen for the information regarding the blade sharpener. I' ve been considering purchasing one. I have three projects i' m working on . ...Expand 3
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    @veronicacuddy91643 years ago While watching this, i realized that i have been meaning to ask you this and then it left my head! How do you take a black and white photo? I have checked . ...Expand 1
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    @margaretlowans84293 years ago I didn' t know you could get rotary blade sharpener. Are they readily available? Thanks for the tips. 1
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    @billayers21903 years ago Do you have a video for the quilt behind you? 2
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    @janoelschlager474310 months ago There are other tutorials that tell you to press your seams open. To me that weakens the seam. What do you think. 1
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    @DH-qz2so3 years ago CHARM PACK Quilt Idea: the popular 'Disappearing 9 Patch" is an awesome Go To for using Charm Packs, especially because your Favorites squares, where you don't want to cut up the design, can be placed in the corners of the 9 Patch, without being cut. there is NO WASTAGE at all with this pattern either, nothing to trim off.see it here on Mississouri Quilt's tutorial with Jenny Doan: .. ...Expand 1
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    @lindab21443 years ago I hate those pinked edges. I won' t buy any fabric that has them. 7
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    @lindacusick11562 years ago Do they sell replacement sand paper for the manual sharpener. I have had mine a long time and its getting dull. 1
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    @debbielee71173 years ago I have a question. I always hear quilters say they use their ruler instead of their mat for measuring because its more accurate. But when i lay my ruler on top of my mat, the marks match up exactly. What am i missing? 1
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    @valclowes59013 years ago Wait, wait a sec. I' m having some cognitive dissonance here. If the middle of the 3-charm-square test piece is smallerthan desired finished smaller(not bigger) no? Cuz smaller seam allowance means bigger finished block, right? Wait. ...Expand 5
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    @tokyorosa3 years ago In the past i have enjoyed videos on this channel, but for some reason being reminded umpteenth times in each new video to " watch my video on this, " . ...Expand
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    @TG-mx5wb3 years ago My husband is also serious about sharp blades. 1
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    @annewhitney88093 years ago Im looking for tips for working with fusible batting. 1