Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
45mm vs 60mm? >

45mm vs 60mm?

45mm vs 60mm?

Thread Tools
 
Old 08-13-2010, 02:01 PM
  #41  
Junior Member
 
krisgray's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MO
Posts: 297
Default

I have four: 60, 45, 28, 18. The 60 I use for batting and lots o' layers. The 45 I use most b/c it has the ergo handle, cuts most everything just fine, and the blades are cheaper than the 60s. The 28 I use for small cuts, like those Marti Michell templates, and geting just one square out of a large-ish scrap. The 18 I bought b/c the LQS promoted it for cutting the Marti Michell templates but it really only does 1-2 layers well and dulls quickly so I hardly ever use it.
krisgray is offline  
Old 08-13-2010, 02:19 PM
  #42  
Super Member
 
brushandthimble's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North of Boston, MA, USA
Posts: 3,524
Default

Originally Posted by amma
I use both, I prefer my 45mm for cutting 4 layers and the 60 for cutting more layers and heavier fabrics :D:D:D
Same here, i also use the 60 for squaring off after the quilting is done, all those layers...
brushandthimble is offline  
Old 08-13-2010, 03:01 PM
  #43  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
Default

I have the 28mm,45mm and 60mm. I bought the 60mm cutter when I took a class for the wonky 9 patch(stack and slash method). I needed to cut 9 layers at a time.
I use the 45mm cutter for smaller cutting jobs, such as when I'm cutting half square triangles after sewing from squares.
I use the 28mm when I'm cutting circles or drunkard's path
patches.
Another Sharon
purplefiend is offline  
Old 08-13-2010, 03:31 PM
  #44  
Super Member
 
quiltmaker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: In Hiding
Posts: 1,210
Default

I have found uses for all four: 60mm, 45mm, 28mm and 18mm.
quiltmaker is offline  
Old 08-13-2010, 05:11 PM
  #45  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 339
Default

I have all three sizes. I only use the smallest one on curves or tight cuts. I do use the 45mm the most, but I use the 60mm for thickest cuts. I use my 45 to cut out clothing patterns too. For me it's much faster. I've been using them since they became available. I've been sewing for over 50 years. Jan
janquilts'ncrochets is offline  
Old 08-13-2010, 06:30 PM
  #46  
Senior Member
 
Mary M's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 913
Default

I have several sizes but use my 28mm the most. It seems the most comfortable in my hand.
Mary M is offline  
Old 08-13-2010, 08:18 PM
  #47  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: West Roxbury, Ma
Posts: 10,353
Default

I have both and use both but don't really think it makes any diffrence which one you use. They do cut the same.
Annz is offline  
Old 08-13-2010, 09:10 PM
  #48  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 876
Default

I have a 60, 45,28 and i Think a 15. Use them all for different projects. The 60 I just got so haven't used it much yet - just for large blocks - faster. The smaller ones I have at my machines for cutting the dog ears or for very small blocks.
bjdemir is offline  
Old 08-13-2010, 11:20 PM
  #49  
Super Member
 
Pam Pollock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Beavercreek, OR
Posts: 1,372
Default

I have both & use both.
Pam Pollock is offline  
Old 08-14-2010, 05:30 AM
  #50  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 15,368
Default

The small one is (I believe) a 28mm and I don't know about the 15. I feel the 28 is great for cutting small pieces and pieces with small curves or circles
twinkie is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stitchinbee
Main
75
09-06-2020 10:48 AM
SingerSewer
Main
31
05-10-2016 03:19 AM
dar627742
Main
6
08-26-2010 05:31 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter