Cut with Confidence:
Accurate Fabric Cutting for Quilters
ONLINE COURSE · ALL SKILL LEVELS · SELF-PACED
Accurate cutting is the foundation every great quilt is built on.
In about three hours of self-paced video, I’ll show you how to cut with the precision, speed, and confidence that makes every project that follows easier — and a whole lot more fun.
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AND LOCK IN $49 DOUNING STUDENT PRICE
AND LOCK IN $49 DOUNING STUDENT PRICE
Founding-student price for the first 100 students (regularly $99) · Lifetime access
Start Every Quilt Right
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here! Whether you’re brand new to quilting or you’ve been at it for years, accurate cutting is the one skill that affects every single step that follows. When your cutting is even a little off, your blocks won’t square up, your points won’t match, and the whole process gets frustrating fast.
This course fixes that right at the source. We won’t just cover how to cut — you’ll understand why each step matters, so you can make confident decisions on every quilt you make from here on out. By the end, you’ll have real skills, true confidence at the cutting table, and a foundation that carries through your entire quilting journey.
Does This Sound Familiar?
If any of these feel a little too familiar, you’re in exactly the right place.
- Your cuts are never quite right — wrong sizes, not straight, or different every time.
- You taught yourself to quilt and suspect you missed some cutting fundamentals along the way.
- Your blocks don’t square up and your points don’t match — and you’ve assumed the problem is your sewing.
- You’ve pieced together free tutorials and blog posts but never got a clear, complete picture of cutting.
- You’re not sure which cutting tools are right for you, or how to use them well.
Here’s the Truth:
it’s almost never that you’re “bad at quilting.” Far more often, no one ever walked you through cutting the right way. Let’s change that — together.
Imagine Cutting With Total Confidence
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Cut fabric accurately and consistently — every single time.
- Understand not just how to cut, but why — so you can solve problems on any project.
- Choose the cutting tools that are genuinely right for you
- Move through cutting faster, with less waste and less frustration.
- Build a foundation that makes every future quilt easier and more enjoyable.
What’s Inside the Course
Cut with Confidence is six in-depth modules of cutting instruction, bookended by a quick welcome to get you set up and a wrap-up to point you toward what’s next — eight sections in all, taken entirely at your own pace.
Getting Started — Welcome
A quick orientation: what to expect, the simple supplies you’ll need, and how to find your way around the classroom.
Fabric Fundamentals
Before a single cut, get to know the fabric itself and how to prep it.
Highlights:
- Fabric grain and bias — what they are and why they matter for accuracy
- To pre-wash or not: how to decide project by project
- How to pre-wash quilting cotton
- Ironing fabric flat for a clean, accurate cutting surface
Specialty Cutting
Build on the basics with the cuts that open up more designs
Highlights:
- Cutting triangles on the bias (once vs. twice on the diagonal)
- Using your ruler’s angle markings accurately
- Working with directional fabrics
- Fussy cutting to feature a motif
- Making the most of pre-cut fabrics
Common Issues & Fixes
Identify what’s going wrong — and exactly how to correct it.
Highlights:
- What to do about ruler slippage
- Why your pieces won’t stay straight (and how to fix it)
- Cutting consistently to the same size every time
Cutting Tools & Safety
Set yourself up for success with the right tools and the know-how to use them safely.
Highlights:
- A deep dive into rotary cutters, cutting mats, and acrylic rulers
- How to read an acrylic ruler
- Rotary blade replacement and cutting-mat care
- Safety practices that protect you — and anyone who shares your space
Accurate Cutting
Where the rotary cutter meets the mat. Master the core cuts every quilt depends on.
Highlights:
- Folding fabric for on-grain cutting
- Straightening the fabric edge — one-ruler and two-ruler methods
- Cutting width-of-fabric strips
- Sub-cutting strips into accurate squares and rectangles
- Proper form and technique — and how to stay straight as you go
Tips & Tricks
Cut faster, easier, and more organized as your confidence grows.
Highlights:
- Breaking yardage into manageable pieces
- Cutting multiple layers to save time
- Labeling and organizing your cut pieces
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Where to go from here: your actionable next steps, the included practice pattern, an invitation to the community, and a tour of all the resources that come with your purchase.
Enroll Today and It All Comes With You
Your enrollment includes a stack of resources you’ll reach for long after the
videos end — all downloadable and yours to keep:
videos end — all downloadable and yours to keep:
Bonus 1
Table Runner Pattern Name
Turn your practice fabric into something real. This digital pattern is yours to keep — a fun, low-pressure way to put your new cutting skills to work. (This is a cutting course, not a piecing course, but the pattern includes full instructions and color illustrations if you’d like to finish it.)
Bonus 2
Quilting Reference Guides
Cheat sheets, checklists, and step-by-steps for everything we cover — printable handouts to keep right at your cutting station.
Bonus 3
How to Read a Quilt Pattern” Cheat Sheet
A handy one-page guide to opening any quilt pattern with confidence — where to start, how to read cutting instructions, and tips for choosing your fabrics.
Bonus 4
Coming Soon — The SRQ Community
A welcoming space to ask questions, share your progress, and connect with fellow quilters and me. It’s in the works and on its way — and you’ll be invited the moment it opens.
Why Learn Cutting With Me
A lot of tutorials skip the details or move too fast — and leave you feeling lost or unsure. I take a different approach: every step clearly explained, with zero assumptions, and always the why behind the how. This isn’t about starting over. It’s about finally understanding what’s been missing — so you build real skills and real confidence, not more confusion.
I’m Rebecca Lidstrom, the designer and educator behind Studio R Quilts. I’ve been quilting for over 20 years, and I’ve built my teaching around one belief: anyone can make a quilt, regardless of skill level. My job is to take the intimidation out of the process and help you actually enjoy it. And just because class ends doesn’t mean our quilting friendship does — I’m here for the journey.
What Quilters Are Saying
Ready to Cut with Confidence?
Here’s everything you get when you enroll:
- Complete course: 6 in-depth modules (about 3 hours), plus a welcome and wrap-up — 8 sections, fully self-paced
- Bonus: [Table Runner Pattern Name] digital pattern
- Bonus: Printable quilting reference guides
- Bonus: “How to Read a Quilt Pattern” cheat sheet
- Lifetime access: including future updates to the course
- Plus: community access (coming soon)
FOUNDNG STUDENT PRICE $49 (regularly $69)
Limited to the first 100 students. In exchange, I’ll ask for your honest feeback so I can make any quick improvements before the price moves to full.
Lifetime access | Learn at your own pace | Start anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this course different?
Many tutorials skip the details or move too fast, leaving you lost or unsure. I guide you step by step, with clear explanations and zero assumptions, so you build real skills and confidence as you go — and you’ll finish with a solid foundation for cutting throughout your quilting journey.
Who is this course for?
Whether you’re brand new to quilting or sharpening skills you taught yourself, this course walks you through the whole cutting process with clear instructions, visual demos, and the why behind every technique.
How long is the course?
Six in-depth instructional modules — about three hours of video total — plus a welcome and a wrap-up, for eight sections in all. Watch in order or jump to what you need.
When can I start?
Right away. The course is available on demand, so you can begin anytime after you enroll.
What if I’ve never quilted before, or have very little experience?
You’re welcome here. I break cutting into clear, stress-free steps — no jargon, no assumptions — and explain the why behind each one so you build confidence, not confusion.
How long do I have access?
For life. You’ll get immediate access and can work at your own pace with no deadline — start, pause, and rewatch as many times as you like, including any future updates.
What quilt pattern will we use?
We don’t follow a pattern during the cutting practice — you’ll practice on fabric you can repurpose later. Your enrollment includes the [Table Runner Pattern Name] digital pattern, a fun way to use your practice cuts. The course focuses on cutting, but the pattern itself includes detailed piecing instructions and color illustrations if you’d like to finish it.
What supplies do I need?
The basic cutting tools — a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and acrylic ruler. Module 1 helps you choose what’s right for you, and you’ll want your tools ready by Module 3. You’ll also need about a yard of fabric you don’t mind cutting up for practice.
Is there community or live support?
A community space is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask questions right in the lessons, and you’re always welcome to reach out to me by email.
Let’s Start Every Quilt Right
Accurate cutting changed quilting for me — it took the frustration out and put the joy back in. I’d love to help it do the same for you. Take a deep breath: you’ve got this, and I’ll be right here to guide you.
This is just the beginning.
I’m building a full library of technique and skill-building courses to guide you through your quilting journey — take a look at what’s available now and what’s coming next.
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