Shag Quilt Post 2

Once you have your fabric squares cut, you can then use the same rotary cutting method to cut your batting. The person I asked at the quilt shop recommended this:

This is the first time I have ever used this brand of batting, but it was very easy to work with. Here are some photos showing how I cut the batting:

Cut your batting into strips as wide as your squares are going to be. Then turn the strip sideways & cut it into a square like this:

And yes, that blade is sharp - be careful! I didn't even feel this one at all & never knew I had nicked my finger until I saw it later!

As I said in Post 1, you will have to allow some fabric for your seam allowance. Your batting squares will be smaller than your fabric squares like this:























My fabric squares are 6.5 inches and my batting squares are 5.5 inches. Your squares can be any size, as long as your batting squares are at least 1 inch smaller (even smaller if you want more fabric shagged around each edge). Email me with any questions or comments.