I am often looking for a shortcut when making my quilts. From the moment I start the design process, I’m thinking about how to do each step with the least amount of resistance possible.
My favorite quick-technique is snip and ripping my fabric. Are you familiar?
In the linked video, quilter Margaret Leuwen recommends ripping the edges of large fabric pieces or bolts for backings to ensure straight edges. I use this method for making strip pieces for blocks too.
While cutting fabric with scissors isn't always difficult—I often use rulers and rotary blades anyway—sometimes it requires time and precision that I lack the energy or space for.
There’s also something therapeutic about it. The sound of the fabric ripping soothes me. I feel strong when tearing the fabric apart.
It’s the step in my quiltmaking process I anticipate the most. After weeks or months of designing, when I've finally chosen the fabric, it's in my hands and ready to be worked. The construction period has begun.
Is there a sewing technique or shortcut that you love? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks for being here,
Katie
I’m not a “tutorial-ist” these days, so for more info on snipping and ripping, here’s “Technique Tuesday: Snip and Rip” from the Leafy Treetop’s Blogspot.
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