HOW I MAKE 2 1/2 INCH SQUARES WITH MY 2 1/2 INCH STRIP DIE. This is great for massive production.

First of all.....I take my strip die and mark it across the width...you see the markings..



I used this tool to make it straight.



I was told by a blogger friend, Tracy, that if I ironed my fabrics, it would make a more crisp cut. I have found that if I iron my fabric even using a rotary cutter, that the cut at the fold will be straighter as well...



Lay lengthwise....and cut




Then using my lines I made across the die, I place the fabric across the die just like so next to the line... Notice that there is fabric hanging over...no worries, if I place the die as close to the other side as possible, these hanging fabrics move under the roller with ease. Then I take the remaining fabrics and place on die and cut.



Eighty-four squares in a matter of seconds....it just doesn't get any easier than that!



Accuquiltdoes have the cutter for a 2 1/2 inc square and is great, it is extremely wonerful for smaller projects...
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Candice from Squash House Quilts, sent me this pattern. I had commented on her blog how much I loved this pattern and asked here where I could buy it. Well....she sent me her copy...how awesome is that? I was sooooooo thrilled when I got home to find this waiting for me. Thanks Candice



In fact, I had alot of stuff waiting for me and will post at the bottom of my postings for a while, in hopes that I do not bore you all terribly.