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Old 11-19-2010, 09:17 PM
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I seldom lock my rotary cutter when I put it down - bad habit. However, every so often, I pick it up and it's locked!!
Turns out my DS locks it every time he sees it. Probably because he recently stuck his finger on my X-acto knife in my scrapbooking tote.
He doesn't "do" blood or pain very well. :)
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Old 11-19-2010, 09:19 PM
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You know if you really don't like the rotary cutter, use scissors!

It might take a little more time. The first quilt I made was before there even were rotary cutters and I used templates and scissors.
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Old 11-19-2010, 09:49 PM
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If you use the correct rules you should be OK. You will have a problem if you use a rule that is too thin - because you run the risk of cutting your hand or fingers. Also, get a rotary cutter that automatically retracts when you have no pressure on it - Kai cutters are an example. This will minimise the danger of accidentally cutting yourself. If you make sure you keep your hands behind the tool and cut away from yourself, you have less risk.
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Old 11-19-2010, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Wish I lived closer, I absolutely love cutting out a new project! Binding~~~that is a different story. LOL
I'll do your binding if you do my cutting. Where do you live? ;)
I'm not afraid of cutting, I just have to do it in stages because of
my carpal tunnel. I LOVE doing binding. :D
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Old 11-19-2010, 10:35 PM
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Someone sure did a bunch of cutting on your Avatar quilt. It is gorgous
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Old 11-20-2010, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Hmmmmm..... no I can't say that I do. It's been one of my favorite inventions since I started quilting.
But I have a huge fear that I won't get all my UFO's done in my lifetime lol
Exactly :!:
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Old 11-20-2010, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by isnthatodd
I don't mind the cutting. I mind having to clear off and wash the table good before I can get started. Then, just when I'm going great I have to stop and put everything away. It takes forever to figure out where I was and get started again.
I'm with you Cathie!! I keep putting up & taking down too, and it drives me crazy! Would love a designated sewing room, but it's just not possible in this tiny motorhome.
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Old 11-20-2010, 08:17 AM
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I only flip out if I make a big mistake. That is why I won't cut fabric if my kids are around me! I will mess up every time. I think I just have too many things going on and wind up not really thinking about what I am needing to do. You should think about the GO! It will cut your fabric accurately.
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Old 11-20-2010, 08:18 AM
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I dont really LIKE the rotary cutter....I dont fear it, but I dont really cute well with it at all. I actually like to use scissors.
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Old 11-20-2010, 05:58 PM
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IM afraid of the rottery cutter. I have cut myself twice and that's 2 times to many. I might get over my fear someday but for now . It's good old scissors. takes forever but i still have all my fingers
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