tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post7770123479250291907..comments2024-03-28T01:40:39.332-05:00Comments on Life In Pieces: Where Do PIGS Come From - April 2othKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-2462155799612953312011-05-02T20:49:42.677-05:002011-05-02T20:49:42.677-05:00it's hard to cut but also to know what to cut....it's hard to cut but also to know what to cut. I don't think I am ready to turn it over to a machine just yet.Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871772935880681983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-69066545977635075692011-04-23T14:20:48.747-05:002011-04-23T14:20:48.747-05:00Ditto for me on the cutting - I do it only out of ...Ditto for me on the cutting - I do it only out of necessity! I have found that I really do enjoy the sewing when I have all the cutting done, so try to have cutting sessions every once in a while (and trust me, I whine when I do it) so that I have lots to work on. I also cut two whole quilts while watching the last Olympics!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011158260769958981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-52880749187494162952011-04-22T13:21:24.017-05:002011-04-22T13:21:24.017-05:00Kate, thanks for visiting my blog! I guess I don&#...Kate, thanks for visiting my blog! I guess I don't mind cutting fabric but I have to be 'in the mood' for it. I tend to just cut enough for 4 blocks and work those. That way it isn't all cutting or all sewing, and you get to see some results. Good luck!Deb Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206921657695916898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-68948556742092520782011-04-22T09:21:25.887-05:002011-04-22T09:21:25.887-05:00I finally used my GO for the flamingo and Maxind q...I finally used my GO for the flamingo and Maxind quilts and it was soooo easy!! I got everything done so quickly and the only problem I had was that one of the dies seems to be a little misshapen. But I was able to make it work and it was definitely easier to run the fabric thru the GO. A little fun as well!<br /><br />I think what helps me with cutting is the stash busting. I'm more eager to cut now so that I can report it on Sunday! LolDarling Jill Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-28005767605029476452011-04-21T09:04:37.899-05:002011-04-21T09:04:37.899-05:00It just so happens I am one of those strange few t...It just so happens I am one of those strange few that love cutting fabric. When I worked at a quilt shop, I was the one everybody would ask to cut fabric when it got really busy.<br /><br />I have heard others talk about those machine (AccuCut, etc...) for cutting shapes out, and I've been very surprised to hear how much they love these machines. I thought maybe it would become one of those things you buy for your sewing room that end up getting used once and then never again. But so far all I've been hearing is positive reports. I believe it comes with certain dies and you may have to buy more if you get really into it, but for those that hate cutting, or have a lot to do, it sounds like a good idea.Keep Stitchin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/01789588483186678013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-76477654954342590132011-04-21T08:01:27.505-05:002011-04-21T08:01:27.505-05:00I do not hate to cut the fabric, but it is not my ...I do not hate to cut the fabric, but it is not my favorite part. I usually put on some music (or a book on CD) and cut enough for the first part. I seldom cut an entire quilt at once. There are times that I do cut the entire quilt, but I do it in sections...while the potatoes boil I do a few strips, for example. I have a Go cutter, but the dies are not always the sizes I need.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569137087415487008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-39359872598188638282011-04-21T05:10:34.110-05:002011-04-21T05:10:34.110-05:00I'm with you - I hate to cut out the pieces. ...I'm with you - I hate to cut out the pieces. I have opted not to make many a quilt because they involved too many pieces.Nana Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458781361828048337noreply@blogger.com