A Question from a Frantic Quilter:

Do My strips have to be absolutely straight Is there any room for forgiveness ??
Having problems cutting perfect strips !!!!!!!!

Any ideas ???????? Got a new Rotery cutter and I'm wasting more material ..Can Any one help me ?????

And an Answer from a Formerly-Frantic Quilter:

Greetings -

Thank you for contacting me. Yes, there is room for imperfections and not straight strips.

I have found that lots of practice makes perfect. It took me years to master the rotary cutter, and I still waste fabric if I'm not paying attention.

You might want to check out the article about using the rotary cutter:

http://www.how-to-quilt.com/articles/6105-rotary-cut-fabric.shtml

There are several other articles about using a rotary cutter:

http://www.how-to-quilt.com/articles/index.shtml

Happy Quilting!

Penny Halgren
www.How-to-Quilt.com
Inspiration and Education for Beginning Quilters

www.Rag-Quilt-Instructions.com
Fast, Fun and Funky Quilts

www.Fabric-Postcards.com
Quilt Greetings Across the Miles