romanojg

One of the videos shows using freezer paper ironed on, in it the paper was on top. I've used steam a seam and removed the paper, the instructions say when using Brothers to remove the paper. Its a matter of testing to find out what works. I'm going to hopefully try the freezer paper this week to see how it works. I still starch my fabric as well, especially if its an intrique design, that's when the adhesive paper and the starch works well together.

tutt

I bought one Saturday, so haven't played a lot yet. I really like it though. I also do scrapbooking so I'll use it for dual purpose. I tried cutting fabric and there is a slight learning curve, not so much with the machine (LOL), but getting the fabric prepared. First I didn't use anything but starch, it worked, but I was cutting something small and it frayed a little more that I liked, next I put some Heat n Bond on the back and it worked much better. I put the paper side down on the mat. I also scanned in an applique and then cut it out and it was GREAT! Once again a slight learning curve, but user not machine! I'm so excited about the possibilities of what I can do. I had a Cricut for years, which just died and I really like the idea that I DON'T have to buy anything extra, like cartridges. Now what to do with the ones I've already bought

labeelady

I bought one of the Scan n Cut machines also. It came from the dealer with a free CD which had additional applique designs, but they're not as good as the ones that are built in. I've already cut pieces for a quilt block and was surprised that it also trims the corners for you so that you don't have the dog ears when you're done piecing. You can change the number of pieces and will cut them all in a matter of minutes, seconds if you don't have that many pieces.

The only expense I see for this machine will be the support sheets, ink pens, and cutting blades.

gale

Hopefully the cutting mats and blades will go down in price eventually (if they haven't already). When they first came out they were around $17 for a mat and that is insane. I know there are 3rd party blades available for the other cutting machines.