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    Old 09-16-2014, 09:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by feline fanatic
    Just order these and be done with it.

    http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/5682.htm
    I had thought about something like this, but really need it out of a certain fabric to match the quilt top. Great idea though! Thanks. I may just need get my grandkids busy helping me! LOL
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    Old 09-16-2014, 09:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    A bit like using a plastic picnic knife when what you really need is a razor sharp butcher knife to cut through the gristle.
    I like that comparison! Ha, ha.
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    Old 09-16-2014, 09:58 AM
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    I don't think cookie cutters would be sharp enough or hard enough to cut through fabric.
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    Old 09-16-2014, 10:08 AM
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    ooo - look what I just found! haven't read it all yet.....

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-cutting-dies/
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    Old 09-16-2014, 10:32 AM
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    And:
    http://www.ehow.com/how_4613134_die-cutter.html
    http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/2013/06/5988/
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    Old 09-16-2014, 11:17 AM
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    Do you have a friend who has an AccuQuilt? You could do what I did and purchase the die, then gave it to her as a thank you. I know that if I ever want to make another Dresden plate quilt, she has the die and I won't have to cut the blades by hand.
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    Old 09-16-2014, 11:44 AM
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    I traced around one shaped like a doggie bone, but I do not think it would cut into fabric the way you want. You are probably better off cutting around them with sharp scissors.
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    Old 09-16-2014, 12:13 PM
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    Check with a LQS, they may be able to help. I know one near me has the Accuquilt and for a charge will cut any fabric for you.
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    Old 09-16-2014, 12:16 PM
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    Check eBay. I've seen butterfly fabric cutouts there before.
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    Old 09-16-2014, 12:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mrs Shak
    Check with a LQS, they may be able to help. I know one near me has the Accuquilt and for a charge will cut any fabric for you.
    That is a good idea! I will call around.

    I had thought of buying a die to give to a friend, but I can't afford $50-$75 for a one time "extra" on a quilt.

    I must use fabric I have, otherwise I would love to buy some of those precuts from Keepsake Quilting etc.
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