Got the Olfa circle cutter for Christmas from DH!
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Got the Olfa circle cutter for Christmas from DH!
I have wanted it for a long time and am so anxious to start on my old denim jeans faux cathedral window quilt! Anyone else have fun suggestions for this awesome tool?
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I love mine. Practice on a few scraps before you start. I think there might be a you tube video out there to watch as well. It just took a little practice to get the hang of it. One I did, I was able to cut dozens of circles in about 15-20 minutes.
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Use mind to make stacknwack coasters -- so 4 layers of fabric. Practice is important before you do your actual cutting. They do work, takes a leap of faith not to pull the fabric around changing the circle shaping, but use the ratchet to continue to circle.
I use the BACK of my cutting mat, no reason to use it face up as the lines are of no use.
Might look for a video....
I use the BACK of my cutting mat, no reason to use it face up as the lines are of no use.
Might look for a video....
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I would heavy starch my fabric first.
And use a rotating mat as you cut, don’t try it with one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkiLVdwInQM
Here is an image showing similar usage with the new model.
http://www.blackrocktools.com/media/...p-2_action.jpg
And use a rotating mat as you cut, don’t try it with one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkiLVdwInQM
Here is an image showing similar usage with the new model.
http://www.blackrocktools.com/media/...p-2_action.jpg
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