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#31
I use a blade through several quilts the green olfa mat is the best also if you are hitting or running over the ruler this will nick the blade also are you taking your blade out to clean lots of lint can form under the blade and cause it to skip be very careful but take your blade out wipe under it with a soft clean cloth put just a tiny drop of sewing machine oil under the blade just a drop as to much will get on your fabric when I do this with mine it will work like a new one again just be very careful when cutting that you don't hit or run over your ruler or any pins
#32
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,066
I have two of the rulers that are supposed to sharpen as you cut and haven't been pleased with either. they really are hard to see through so will probably take them to Goodwill. They just keep getting in my way in my ruler collection!
#36
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hamburg,Western New York State
Posts: 4,856
Sometimes, if you reverse the blade you will get more out it. Also, there is an inexpensive gadget that will sharpen your blades to give them a little longer life. I have also purchase on Ebay, resharpened blades and have been happy with them.
#38
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Heart of Colorado's majestic mountains!
Posts: 6,026
I cut several quilts with one blade and have no difficulties. I have an Olfa mat and use Olfa cutters. I will add that when we travel in our camper I have one of the white, non self healing mats an the blades do not last very long. I am looking to buy a new Olfa mat in a small size to use in the camper where space is limited. I try to do most of my cutting before I leave home when possible. No, blades are not a huge cost for me. I buy quite a few at a time when I find a really good sale.
#39
I purchased a cheap blade sharpener from jhittlesewing.com and it does a pretty good job. I get a lot out of my blades! I can cut 2 or 3 quilts at least. Hopefully this will help somebody. Hope so
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