Squaring up is not my favorite part of the quilt-making process, but I gotta say, using laser levels to square and trim my Looking Up was highly successful! A while back I purchased a pair of Bosch GTL2 Laser Squares, which are pretty hefty levels. I should have shot a wider angle for you, but imagine in the photo below that there is another level opposite the first; and same with the square ruler, with all the laser lines lining up.
Mandy of Mandalei Quilts posted a really helpful tutorial on Trimming Your Quilt with Tools from the Hardware Store, so if you're interested in trying them, do check it out. I got mine on sale, as they're a little pricey, but worth considering. Oh, and rather than using painter's tape for marking the edges like Mandy did, I used a long ruler and FriXion pen; I just found it quicker and I was less likely to nudge anything out of alignment as I worked. At any rate, the levels made quick and accurate work of a task that often can be frustrating, and I'm all for that.
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I have been considering getting laser levels but knowing I am downsizing I'm still on the fence. They look super handy, though!!
ReplyDeleteMy husband would have a field day with those! Definitely worth considering.
ReplyDeleteI have a 4" x 8' ruler made from leftover storm window plastic. It's used for both trimming with a rotary cutter, or marking with chalk. Some hardware stores will cut things for you, and if a group went in together it would not be expensive. Or, check your garage like I did.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting solution Debbie ! I hate this part of the process so much ... I'll think about it !
ReplyDeleteI love to see and read about other quilters process, solving those very real
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Great solution and result.
I have one and need to invest in another to save a little time.
ReplyDeleteI went to Harbor Freight yesterday for magnet bars (for my longarm) and when the clerk heard I was a quilter, she started listing off the tools that doubled as quilters aids! I'll have to have her add this one. ;)
ReplyDeleteI hate squaring up quilts! This is a perfectly interesting solution though! Maybe I'll put it on my Christmas list!!
ReplyDeleteI never do particularly well at squaring up. maybe this will help me. thanks. Love this quilt.
ReplyDeleteI really like your new decorative designs! it's beautiful so much and good idea on site.
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