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Being able to draw shapes and cut them out accurately is a fundamental skill in patchwork, appliqué and quilting and this section gives advice on drawing common shapes and how they can be cut using rotary cutting equipment. See the Patchwork section for additional guidance and tips.

Combining shapes in attractive blocks and patterns is one of the most exciting aspects of patchwork and quilting. Accurate drawing and cutting will lead to the best results. This beautiful quilt by Christine Porter was inspired by a Victorian tiled floor and uses squares, rectangles and triangles in a striking arrangement.

Fabric can, of course, be cut with scissors but by far the easiest, quickest and most accurate method is with rotary cutting equipment. A self-healing cutting mat and acrylic quilter’s ruler, the larger the better, and a rotary cutter with a large blade are really all you need for basic cutting. If you love drafting and designing, there are many excellent books on the subject – see Further Reading.

Fabric doesn’t have to be cut in rigid lines and patterns. Free-form cutting without a ruler, with a rotary cutter or scissors, in softly waving lines can create attractive and unusual designs. Freedom from the ruler can be very liberating!