A Pre-Printed Grid That Fuses to Fabric
Pellon 820 Fusible Quilter's Grid is a specialized fusible product: a non-woven base printed with a regular grid pattern and coated with heat-activated adhesive. When fused to fabric, the printed grid transfers measurement guidance directly to the fabric surface, enabling accurate patchwork cuts without rulers, marking tools, or measuring for each cut. The grid lines provide the reference; the quilter simply cuts along them. The result is faster, more accurate patchwork with a significant reduction in the measuring overhead that slows down traditional cutting.
How the Grid System Works
Fuse the Quilter's Grid to the wrong side of the fabric at the cotton setting. The grid lines are now visible through most lighter fabrics and provide precise cutting guidance on the fabric itself. Rotary cut along the grid lines for perfectly measured strips and squares without needing to reference a separate ruler for each cut. The non-woven base also adds slight stability to the fabric during cutting, reducing the shifting that can cause measurement drift on slippery or soft fabrics.
Top 10 Uses
- No-Measure Strip Cutting on Standard Grid Increments -- Cut strips to precise widths without referencing a ruler for each cut.
- Accurate Square Cutting for Patchwork Blocks -- Grid guidance for cutting squares and rectangles to consistent dimensions.
- Introducing Accurate Cutting to Beginners -- The printed grid provides instant measuring guidance that helps beginners understand cutting accuracy.
- Stabilizing Slippery and Shifty Fabric for Cutting -- The fused non-woven base reduces fabric movement during cutting.
- Foundation Patchwork Construction -- Use as a marked foundation for sewing patchwork directly on the grid lines.
- Half-Square Triangle Construction -- Grid lines provide diagonal and square reference for HST preparation.
- Nine Patch and Simple Block Construction -- Basic block construction on the grid with no measuring between cuts.
- Teaching Patchwork Geometry -- The visible grid demonstrates seam allowance and cutting dimensions in a tangible way.
- Speed Patchwork Techniques -- Grid-based patchwork is significantly faster than ruler-referenced cutting for large quantities of standard-size pieces.
- Stabilizing Foundation Paper Piecing Fabric -- Use as a foundation stabilizer under the top fabric in foundation paper piecing blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grid spacing does the 820 use?
Pellon 820 Fusible Quilter's Grid uses a standard quilting grid spacing. Check the current product specifications for the exact grid measurement (typically 1-inch or 2-inch squares).
Does the grid show through dark fabrics?
The grid is most visible on light and medium fabrics. On very dark fabrics, the printed grid lines may be difficult to see. For dark fabrics, standard ruler cutting may be more practical.
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Pre-printed grid guidance fused directly to your fabric. Accurate patchwork without the measuring.
