45mm or 60mm Rotary Cutter Question
10-15-2010, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by stitchinbee
great, thanks for the info. funny thing is i thought my folds were straight, but i guess that is what i get for thinking. lol so, i suppose my next question would be "how do i ensure the folds are straight". i spend the extra time to sooth, sooth, and resooth the layers and folds out. what is the trick? :)
This article shows how to make sure your folds are lined up correctly: http://www.how-to-quilt.com/articles...straight.shtml
10-15-2010, 05:20 PM
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Dips? The elbows at the fold? You have to get those selvage edges lined up to avoid elbows.
If it's in your budget, invest in both the 45mm and 60mm rotary cutters. You'll use the 45mm for cutting, trimming, squaring up, etc. The blades are less expensive and easier to find. Change those blades often. Dull blades make for grumpy quilters.
The 60mm would be great for multiple layers, trimming quilt sandwiches, and more. If you can only invest in one cutter, get the 45mm and buy lots of spare blades.
I'm currently testing out the Martelli cutter and it's been great so far. Less wear and tear on my wrist.
If it's in your budget, invest in both the 45mm and 60mm rotary cutters. You'll use the 45mm for cutting, trimming, squaring up, etc. The blades are less expensive and easier to find. Change those blades often. Dull blades make for grumpy quilters.
The 60mm would be great for multiple layers, trimming quilt sandwiches, and more. If you can only invest in one cutter, get the 45mm and buy lots of spare blades.
I'm currently testing out the Martelli cutter and it's been great so far. Less wear and tear on my wrist.
10-15-2010, 05:46 PM
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I've been quilting 20 yrs and never used the 60mm. and hardly used the smaller one 10mm i think it is. i use that to rip out stitches when necessary. mostly use the 45mm one for everything.
10-15-2010, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by stitchinbee
I was actually hoping that the 60mm might eliminate the little dips in the fold of the fabric when cutting more than 1 layer at a time. I will not use anything that does not have straight sides, therefore I end up with more fabric waste than I want.
10-15-2010, 06:00 PM
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I use a 45mm one, and love it! I feel I have better control, and can cut at least 8 layers of fabrics no problem. An added plus is that you can buy blades at Harbor Freight at a very decent price!!
10-15-2010, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by stitchinbee
great, thanks for the info. funny thing is i thought my folds were straight, but i guess that is what i get for thinking. lol so, i suppose my next question would be "how do i ensure the folds are straight". i spend the extra time to sooth, sooth, and resooth the layers and folds out. what is the trick? :)
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