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Fussy Cutting
The quilting term "fussy-cut" refers to selectively cutting fabric to create patch or unit shapes that showcase a particular motif or part of the fabric pattern.
1. Make a fussy-cutting template from a piece of cardstock, cardboard or frosted plastic template material 2" larger all around than the size of the finished fussy-cut shape desired. For example, if the fussy-cut finished piece will be 4" square, you will"need a piece of template material at least 6" square.
2. Draw the size of the finished fussy-cut shape onto the template material, then add a 1" border all the"way around.
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3. Cut out the center fussy-cut shape so you have a viewing-window template the finished size of the patch/unit needed.
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4. Use this window to audition areas of the fabric to make sure they will fit within the finished shape size and not disappear into the seams.
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5. When you are happy with the fabric motif in the viewing window area, use a water-soluble marker to trace around the inside of the window.
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6. Add a 1/4" seam allowance around the traced area and cut out the shape. |
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