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Old 09-13-2014, 05:18 AM
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Have ordered from Connecting Treads many times but this last fabric that I ordered seems to have so much lint/mess when I cut it. My goodness, there is a mess when I finish with my rotary cutter. Anyone else noticed this?
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Old 09-13-2014, 05:29 AM
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I noticed a lot of lint from my last Moda fabric I bought. Must be lint season. LOL
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Another reason to prewash. But I've noticed even after prewashing some fabrics still are very linty when cutting. I use microfiber rags and Swiffer towels to wipe up the lint. Works pretty well. Lint rollers get pricey after awhile.
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If you recently changed your blade, are you sure there is only one blade in your rotary cutter? I once changed my blade and thought my fabric was linty. Turned out I had installed 2 blades. It's very easy to do.

We have used lots of fabric from CT, and never noticed more than the usual lint. Could you post a pic? This might be something you would want to contact them about.

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Another reason to prewash. But I've noticed even after prewashing some fabrics still are very linty when cutting. I use microfiber rags and Swiffer towels to wipe up the lint. Works pretty well. Lint rollers get pricey after awhile.
I have the lint roller that rinses off in the sink. Have not had to buy any of the peel off kind in two years.
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Old 09-13-2014, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone View Post
I noticed a lot of lint from my last Moda fabric I bought. Must be lint season. LOL
I agree. I have noticed it too,
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Old 09-13-2014, 06:53 AM
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New fabric in general seems to be linty I've found, no matter where I have purchased. Also the darker or brighter the fabric, the more lint. Perhaps it's just because you notice it more? I do prewash but still find it linty.
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Old 09-14-2014, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by wesing View Post
If you recently changed your blade, are you sure there is only one blade in your rotary cutter? I once changed my blade and thought my fabric was linty. Turned out I had installed 2 blades. It's very easy to do.

We have used lots of fabric from CT, and never noticed more than the usual lint. Could you post a pic? This might be something you would want to contact them about.

Darren
Bless you!! That's what it was--two blades were trying to do the job of one. No wonder there was such a mess. Thanks for the suggestion.
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I think we all may have made the two-blade or the backward blade mistake at least once. Glad you solved the problem.
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I noticed one CT fabric seemed extra linty when cutting and I needed to clean my machine before the quilt was finished. When I washed the finished quilt before sending it off to a new baby - OMG it had pilled! The lit roller would not remove it! I was so angry and disappointed! set it to the thrift shop!
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