What does it mean to cross cut in quilting?

What does it mean to cross cut in quilting?

“Cross-cut” means fabric that has been cut horizontally, from selvage to selvage. In both these instances, we’re working with the EDGE of a piece of fabric. When quilting, that edge is where most of the handling takes place, when folding or pulling up the covers or when sloshing around inside the washer.

How do you cut large pieces of fabric?

How to Cut Fabric that’s Larger than Your Cutting Mat

1. Add a Little Extra. When folding fabric in half, in order to cut one large piece, I always like to leave a little wiggle room, so before folding my fabric in half, I added an inch.
2. Now It’s Time to Fold.
3. Get Ready to Cut.

What is cross cut in fabric?

“Cross-cut” means fabric that has been cut horizontally, from selvage to selvage. Fabric cut in this direction has a small amount of stretch and give, and is cut along a single thread of the cross-grain. In both these instances, we’re working with the EDGE of a piece of fabric.

What does Wof stand for in quilting?

Width Of Fabric
WOF: Width Of Fabric (“Cut 20 strips, 3 inches by WOF.”)

What’s the best way to cut fabric for a quilt?

This topic is about rotary cutting fabric accurately so that your quilt pieces are all the same size and they come together easily and perfectly. The trick is using your ruler and cutting mat the right way. The lines on any cutting mat, and on poorly made rulers, are not accurate enough for precise cutting.

What kind of mistakes do you make when making a quilt?

I have seen two big mistakes that quilters make – new and experienced quilters – and they are at the most basic level of quiltmaking: cutting and pressing. This topic is about rotary cutting fabric accurately so that your quilt pieces are all the same size and they come together easily and perfectly.

Can a ruler be used to cut fabric?

The lines on any cutting mat, and on poorly made rulers, are not accurate enough for precise cutting. Lately wherever I go – guilds, quilting with friends, or even watching videos – I see quilters using their mat as a guide for cutting, which is a huge mistake.

How many layers of fabric can I cut at a time?

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