A wheely good way of cutting.

Hello. Well I couldn't resist it, cutting fabric and sewing it together. The book says take a 12 inch square of plain fabric for the base, I started with a 7 inch square. Then cut strips of contrasting fabric, slash the square three times and insert the strips. 

Hmmm, looks ok. The strips don't have to be an exact width and they don't have to be inserted equal distances apart. On the slant is better.

Then slash three more times going the other way and do the same again. Can be same fabric or different for the strips.

All strips now inserted.

Oh dear, I can see a fault. The first lot of strips have not matched up in a straight line when I have added the second lot over the top.

Let's have another go. I didn't follow the instructions properly, never do, I don't like instructions. Insert first strip, then turn it to insert the second strip.

Repeat, first one way then the other.

Until all six strips are in place. Best to iron as you go. Still not exactly perfect but better. The last seam on the right is slightly out by a fraction.

This is the book I got it from, free at the library. It explains everything step by step, with easy to follow diagrams, that's if you can be bothered to read it, ha ha. I just look at the pictures. 

I can't see me making a bed quilt, takes too long, I become bored with repetitive work. Prefer smaller items. I noted your comments about getting the right ruler. I already have four, they will do fine. Now I have to go out, need to do stuff in town. Thanks for popping in, we'll catch up soon.
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