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Clipping Block

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Overview

Clipping blocks are essentially the opposite of no-sew zones. A no-sew zone blocks out an area, keeping IQ from stitching inside it. A clipping block, however, will block out the area outside the block. This is useful for creating partial block patterns, such as half wreaths. It is also useful for pantos, as described below.

More detail on clipping blocks is forthcoming...feel free to add your clipping block experience here.

Clipping Blocks and Pantos

For any of you who are inclined - you can learn how to use the new CLIPPING BLOCK today if you are doing a panto. Picture this, you get to the last row, and the border is traveling up or down-hill. The straight clip line doesn't allow for the angle, and you either babysit, stop, re-clip, or just let your panto stitch off one side or the other. Never again! Now you can clip your last panto line exactly as the quilt dictates.

Here's how:

Uses for Clipping Block

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