April 7, 2013

Cutting Party

My rotary cutter needs a break.  So do I. 




I've been cutting scraps for a new project using leftover jelly rolls, charm squares, and other bits of this and that.  To make sure there's enough contrast, I like to "audition" the fabrics by placing them side by side.


Sometimes it's helpful to see the fabrics without color, so I converted the photo to black and white. 


This helps identify any problems before it's necessary to un-sew! 
 
Time to wake up my machine and get these pieces put together.  Hope you have a great week. 
 
Kim

21 comments:

  1. Goodness Kim, that is a lot of cutting! Love the b&w photo idea ... and truly can't wait to see what you create with these beautiful scraps!! Good luck :)

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  2. They all look beautiful to me. :o) Happy Sewing!

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  3. Your scrappy bits will sure make a pretty bird nest if you share with them.

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  4. Pretty! Can't wait to see what you sew together :-)

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  5. All looks wonderful to me!! A fabulous mix of fabrics!

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  6. One of each, please. This promises to be something lively!

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  7. Whoa! That looks amazing! I love the lights and I don't usually care for lights much. Nice choices :-)

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  8. Cutting is good therapy! Great use of small bits!

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  9. Can't wait to see what becomes of your cutting marathon. Looks like it will be wonderful.

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  10. This looks interesting - I know your machine will be glad to wake up and play!!

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  11. Now that is a lot of cutting! Gorgeous fabrics!

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  12. Ooooh, I can't wait to see what you're cutting! I love your header too -- especially those cute little kitty paws!

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  13. I love the fabrics! Cutting is my least favourite part.

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  14. Love the fabrics! I've heard converting to black and white is helpful. Thanks for the demonstration!

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  15. wow that is a lot of cutting.
    Can't wait to see it develop. Great fresh and pretty prints.

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  16. Loving the look of all those pieces lined up, ready for action :)

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  17. Hi Kim, you stash looks likes mine! Happy Sewing, Hugs, Mary

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  18. I haven't ever tried that before. Looks like it would be a good idea. I think you should have been more than a party of one for all of that rotary cutting!

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  19. You've been BUSY! Great tip for converting an image to B&W to confirm the contrast - thanks!

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  20. Please don't give to birds to make a nest. Bright colored scrapes make them an easy target for their predictors. You can use them to stuff a bed for dogs. Thanks I love the demo

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