Must-See Cutting Workflow for Large Background Fabrics | A SNEAK PEEK into the Carolina Mingle Quilt Class

Cutting large background fabrics for a quilt can feel overwhelming, but I’ve found a method that works for me and saves time. In this post, I’m sharing a sneak peek from the Carolina Mingle Quilt class, where I demonstrate my go-to technique for cutting oversized background fabrics.

In the video below, I start with three yards of fabric and you how step by step how I prepare, cut strips, and subcut those strips into the pieces I need. My approach is designed to reduce fabric movement and ensure accuracy–a workflow I use for all my quilting projects.

My Workflow for Cutting Large Background Fabrics

1. I cut all the strips I need from the three yards (or whatever you need) from the background fabric at one time. By doing this before subcutting, I can avoid moving the fabric around on my cutting mat, which helps me keep everything aligned and prevents errors.
2. Once I’ve cut all the strips, I set them aside and go back to subcut those strips into smaller pieces as directed in the quilt pattern.

This workflow makes handling large background fabrics more manageable and efficient.

This video offers a free look inside the Carolina Mingle Quilt class, focusing on one of the most requested demos: how to handle and cut large fabric pieces. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, learning to cut large background fabrics with confidence is a game changer.

Watch the video below to see my method in action, and if you’re ready for more, check out the full Carolina Mingle Quilt Class.

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