VERY IMPORTANT Cutting Instructions for Background

[Barbara B.]

The PDF labeled "Speed Cutting Background Fabrics for Small Houses 1 and 2" will be revised for Small House 2. The rectangle needed to provide plenty of room to fit shape j should be 5.5" x 7". The size listed, 5.5" x 6" works but is tight. Rather than have to fiddle too much, we are going to revise the cutting to a larger size rectangle--for Small House 2, Side 1, piece j.

If you have already printed the two PDFs, make a note on the smaller rectangle to cut it larger for Small House 2. The third PDF page will be forthcoming soon.


To avoid confusion we have removed the Speed Cutting Background Fabrics instructions until they are updated.

[Chris T.]

The PDF labeled "Speed Cutting Background Fabrics for Small Houses 1 and 2" will be revised for Small House 2. The rectangle needed to provide plenty of room to fit shape j should be 5.5" x 7". The size listed, 5.5" x 6" works but is tight. Rather than have to fiddle too much, we are going to revise the cutting to a larger size rectangle--for Small House 2, Side 1, piece j.
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So cutting the background fabric of House 2, piece J, using the non speedy method @ 4" x 5.5" is correct?

[Barbara B.]

The PDF labeled "Speed Cutting Background Fabrics for Small Houses 1 and 2" will be revised for Small House 2. The rectangle needed to provide plenty of room to fit shape j should be 5.5" x 7". The size listed, 5.5" x 6" works but is tight. Rather than have to fiddle too much, we are going to revise the cutting to a larger size rectangle--for Small House 2, Side 1, piece j.
.

So cutting the background fabric of House 2, piece J, using the non speedy method @ 4" x 5.5" is correct?

That is correct--the instructions say 4" x 5.5"

[Mike E.]

Hi Wendy -
Where is the PDF for speed cutting located? I'm sure that I'm looking right at it - but I can't find it! Thanks.
Best wishes,
Mike

[Mike E.]

Just saw that the PDFs are temporarily removed. Thanks.
Best wishes,
Mike

[Helen W.]

Background cutting for Houses 1 and 2: I just watched Barbara's video on speed cutting background pieces large K and small J. To me the most important factor other than
speed (which is always good) is that your sides are on straight of grain not bias. Anytime you are doing a 360 degree quilt, accuracy is incredibly important if you want it to lay flat in the end. If you have bias sides to your wedges, it will stretch out of shape way more easily. And the paper from traditional paper piecing won't be there with the freezer paper method so you won't have that stability if you use the bias edge method. Proceed with caution if you go with the less fabric bias option. HelenW

[Vera-Marie H.]

Can't find the PDF for the speed method of cutting the background. Could you direct me to the correct page

[Barbara B.]

Can't find the PDF for the speed method of cutting the background. Could you direct me to the correct page

As I mentioned in the first post, it's been taken down until we get it corrected--hopefully, today. We don't want to confuse anyone.

I will discuss it in the Live broadcast about an hour from now.

[Barbara B.]

The revised Background Cutting Instructions is now up on the Block of the Month pattern site.

If you printed them yesterday be sure to compare yours to the updated PDF, there were minor changes.

[michele]

Hi
I tried logging out and back in.. I'm a Star member but still the last 2 downloads are not showing up...
Any other suggestions?

[Marti O.]

I see it here https://thequiltshow.com/learn/downloads-for-classes/category/89-downloads-for-bom-2021-color-my-world
At the bottom.
Marti