How to Cut Lengthwise Strips for Quilting

Prolific quilt designer and quilt maker Judy Martin shares some of her secrets for making perfect patchwork, tips that are particularly helpful in making her extraordinary Lone Star quilt variations. Judy demonstrates why you should cut strips along the more stable lengthwise grain. She shows you how easy it is to align strips or patches when you trim off the 45-degree points.

[@happytohelpu2]

Such simple adjustments that make all the difference. Thanks!

[@ckl5590]

I think Judy’s quilts, probably more so than an other designer, are showstoppers. The things she does with fabric are simply amazing. The patterns take a lot of work but they are worth it. I’ve been quilting for twenty years now and she’s the only designer where I will buy her book without even looking it over first.

[@patriciashopodock291]

Have your book and will watch your videos. Love the beauty you make and am looking forward to getting up the confidence to start

[@TrumblebeeMom]

I love your methods, no wasted fabric and streamlined sewing! It truly is easier in the long run to cut and sew accurately than to cut things larger and trim them down later. That method is okay for people who are very inexperienced, but takes so much more fabric and time. I like to starch my fabric, but that’s not something everyone wants to do. It is a little easier to handle with that extra body.

[@MegaCookie1961]

Thank you yes it was always the quarter inch seam allowance that f my work up this makes sooooo much sense

[@edelchadwick]

Thank you for this, is really helpful

[@brnbearquilting]

I love your Singular Stars book!

[@Quilter-RN]

I always cut my stripes parallel to the selvage. I cut the borders first, then the pieces for my block. With the remaining fabric I cut my block pieces out. I rarely have wonky borders.

[@paulam2501]

So many subscriptions, one singular video! Is there a paid class out anywhere for Judy's designs? I own her books but would love a video presentation!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Point trimmers/markers are a wonderful tool. I have another brand than yours, but every quilter should have one.

[@sineziasouza1693]

Mulher useu trabalho e maravilhoso dimais

[@pattyprovost6516]

sorry.... can anyone else hear the awful sounds of lip smaking.......if you can get through that her info is good

[@QueenMary.A.L]

I know. Good quilt info if you can tone that out. I can't. So I had to turn it off. Mic is way to close to her mouth.

[@kerih9675]

Came here to say this. I had to watch it with the sound off. Made me nauseous. 😬 Beautiful quilt though and I think I learned enough from just watching without audio.