| A developing market niche in the quilting world is 100% | | | | 100% die cut kits make high quality quilts, wall hangings, |
| die cut quilt kits. Although precut kits have been sold | | | | and table runners possible for all types of quilters. |
| for a number of years, die cut kits take the cutting a | | | | Who should consider 100% die cut quilt and fabric kits? |
| step further. Precut kits provide the quilter larger pieces | | | | All quilters! Sometimes it's fun to skip the cutting and |
| of fabric which need to be cut into smaller quilt pieces. | | | | start stitching. There are many great quilts, wall |
| 100% die cut kits provide all pieces, borders, and binding | | | | hangings, and table runners made each year by quilters |
| cut and ready to sew. When searching online or in | | | | using traditional methods. These creations inspire and |
| stores for precut quilt kits, take note of which type of | | | | encourage all of us in our great love of quilting. |
| "precut" kit you are purchasing. | | | | However, quilters are now learning about these newer |
| Precut kits with appropriate lengths of multiple fabrics | | | | style 100% die cut kits and understanding the |
| have advantages and disadvantages. They do provide | | | | advantages. Beginning quilters like them because it |
| the quilter with a matched fabric selection for a | | | | allows them to focus and learn how to stitch the quilt |
| particular pattern. The pattern may or may not be | | | | project. They feel successful immediately due to the |
| included with the kit. Also, the cutting process is easier | | | | quality of their die cut piecing. This inspires and propels |
| because the pieces of fabric are smaller and easier to | | | | them further with their quilting hobby. Experienced |
| manipulate. However, cutting precision is dependent on | | | | quilters find the time savings useful, still feel challenged, |
| the quilter's abilities and the effectiveness of the | | | | and appreciate the quality. 100% die cut kits are a gift |
| pattern directions. If an error is made in cutting, the | | | | to quilters who are physically unable to cut a quilt |
| quilter may not have enough fabric in that particular | | | | project. Finally, quilters who struggle matching fabrics |
| color to correct the error. Precut kits are an | | | | for a pattern truly appreciate relieving their headache |
| advantage because they save the quilter time. | | | | with a die cut quilt/fabric kit. |
| The newer, 100% die cut quilt kits also have | | | | How do you choose a precut quilt or fabric kit? What |
| advantages and disadvantages. First, the kits contain all | | | | should you be looking for? How do you know what |
| the pieces, borders, backing and binding cut and ready | | | | you are getting in the kit? These are all great |
| to sew with detailed "visual" instructions. No more | | | | questions. First, look at the package for information |
| calculating where to make the next rotary cut and | | | | about the name of the fabric line and manufacturer. Is |
| how to cut that triangle! Next, the die cutting process | | | | the fabric 100% cotton quilting fabric? Then, verify the |
| creates precision cut pieces which stitch together | | | | material in the kit is the same material as in the picture |
| easily for that perfect block. The blocks fit together | | | | of the quilt project. Next, look at the contents list for |
| nicely for a quality stitched quilt project. Also, the 100% | | | | the kit to ensure all the pieces for the quilt project are |
| die cut kit saves the quilter time and money since the | | | | included in the kit. Does the kit include the borders? |
| quilter does not have to be concerned about obtaining | | | | Binding? Backing? Make sure you know what you are |
| a pattern, locating and choosing fabrics, accounting for | | | | paying for and won't need more fabric to complete the |
| extra fabric, and cutting the pieces, borders, and | | | | project. Last, check the size of the project and colors |
| bindings. This leaves more time and energy for the fun | | | | to ensure it will be perfect for its intended purpose. |
| of piecing together the quilt project. However, the | | | | Now is a good time to consider a precut kit. Whether |
| quilter's selection is limited to the variety of kits | | | | choosing an easy quilt kit or a challenging one, the |
| available for purchase. Finally, if you use a long arm | | | | 100% die cut kits are an exciting addition to the quilt |
| quilting service, they will certainly notice and appreciate | | | | world. They give quilters another choice for making |
| your work. An accurately sewn quilt project leads to | | | | their next beautiful quilt creation. |
| quality final quilting. In the end, it's a winning situation. | | | | |