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1 To cut a number of squares all the same size e.g., 8in × 8in (20.3cm × 20.3cm), cut a strip from the fabric as long as possible and in a width to match the chosen measurement of the squares (e.g., 8in/20.3cm). Straighten one end of the cut strip.

2 Place the strip horizontally on a cutting board so that the straightened end is on the left (Fig 1). Left-handers should place the cut end to the right and work from that end of the fabric. Stack several layers of fabric to save time if you wish.

Fig 1

3 Place the square ruler on the fabric with the diagonal marking running from top right to bottom left. Move it across the fabric until the straightened end of the fabric and the bottom edge of the fabric strip are lying underneath the chosen measurement (e.g., 8in /20.3cm) on the square ruler (Fig 2). Left-handers should position the ruler with the diagonal marking running from top left to bottom right on the trimmed end of the fabric before moving it over the fabric to the correct marking. The fabric you see trapped under the square ruler is the square that you want.

Fig 2

4 Cut along the right side of the ruler to make the square. Remove it from the board before repositioning the ruler on the fabric and cutting the next square.