For most of the magnets I make for Pixelaser, I use a 1/2" or 1" wide roll of magnet cut down to a size that will fit easily on the back of the piece in question. The end result is a magnet that looks pretty awesome from the front but suffers from a significant lip … Continue reading 69: Shaped Magnets
So, during Week 66, I made a disclaimer that the post wasn't really about English Paper Piecing, but rather a platform to talk about how to laser cut paper. This week is about cutting and piecing together fabric - consider yourself forewarned! To "fussy cut" a piece of fabric is to take great care in cutting the … Continue reading 68: Fussy Cut Templates
When we first purchased our laser, I poured over the instruction manual, reading every page regardless of how little of it I understood at the time. One of the many modes and features I read about but didn't really grasp was Rubber Stamp Mode. The name was clear enough, but the description of the mode … Continue reading 67: Rubber Stamps
Well, I've managed to fall in with a group of quilters. More accurately, English Paper Piecing enthusiasts. If you've never heard of English Paper Piecing before and couldn't care less about cute geometric fabric shapes, don't worry, this post isn't really about quilting. It's really about cutting paper. According to The Sewing Directory, "English Paper … Continue reading 66: Tips for laser cutting paper
