Fussy Cuts. What an interesting term, but what does it mean exactly?
It means being fussy about how you cut your fabric (sorry, couldn’t resist!). Specifically, it means cutting so you’re showcasing a part of the fabric print in the center of the piece you cut.
You’ll often see quilts with a fussy cut piece in the center of a block, like the rose in the center of this one.
Fussy cuts aren’t difficult. They do require careful cutting and sewing. Just be sure to leave a 1/4″ seam allowance around the design, otherwise you may cut off part of it while sewing the block together.
If you’re just starting out, we recommend beginning with a fussy cut in the center of a block, then advancing to more intricate block designs.
There’s no limit to the interesting designs that can be created with fussy cuts. With care, you’ll soon be producing memorable quilt blocks that showcase the artist in you!
You’ll find templates for fussy cutting here and here.
There’s a small selection of mirrors for use with fussy cutting here.
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