Behind the Seams

When cutting strip-pieced units into smaller segments, I cut from the reverse side. It's easier for me to see the seam lines for lining up the ruler, and any pressing inaccuracies do not cause problems.

Joanne Colleaux

Armstrong, British Columbia

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