Clip As You Go Technique for Quilting.
When I was making my most recent Rag quilt, a few weeks ago, I had been very keen to try Jo Cline’s Butter Knife Technique.
Due to my haste of wanting to try the technique, I could not wait until I had finished the whole quilt.
Well you have heard of Quilt As You Go, I’ve come up with Clip As You Go!
I understand there are many reasons why people make rag quilts. It can be difficult to handle a big quilt in the conventional sense, and become physically impossible to do, where as Rag Quilting opens new doors. Rag quilting can also offer a speedy solution to quilt making and offers a beautiful three dimensional technique.
One thing I have found difficult with Rag Quilting is clipping all the seams at the end of the project. I found my hands became very tired and achy.
Any how getting back to the butter knifing, because I was so keen to try the technique I couldn’t wait until the end so this is what I did.
As I finished each section or four patch, I clipped the seams. I had a big clean bench area ready, with the knife an a rubbish bag. I rubbed over the seams and disposed of the excess lint, then went onto the next part.
As each piece was finished sewing, I clipped the seams, butter knifed and disposed of the lint, I found there was no pain in my hands as I only worked on one section at a time. By the time the whole quilt was put together I only had to clip the outside border of the quilt and I was done! Ready for washing.
This technique makes Rag Quilting much easier I believe. If you find all the clipping at the end is hard going -then this technique is for you too! The only caution I would have is to make absolutely sure your layout is correct before snipping.
Have a great day!