Calling all experienced quilters! Your advice...
#31
Welcome to the board, and you are opening yourself up to lots and lots of fun. The ladies on here are always so helpful, and I have learned so much myself on here, but I still can see I have so much to learn. I love every moment of it though.
Susan
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#32
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Carlisle, PA
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I keep hearing that Harbor Freight carries rotary blades, but I've shopped there in New York and Florida and they have no idea what I'm asking for! Where do you get the blades from Harbor Freight? Perhaps online?
#33
Hi! I literally just signed up for this forum because I'm a brand new quilter (26 years old) and was hoping one of you more experienced quilters could help me with something
My mom (who doesn't know too much about quilting), said that I need 45mm rotary blades for my rotary cutter...
There are a few options online, I don't know anything about these blades..
Help!?
My mom (who doesn't know too much about quilting), said that I need 45mm rotary blades for my rotary cutter...
There are a few options online, I don't know anything about these blades..
Help!?
#34
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 25
Welcome
Debbie
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#35
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Thornton, Colorado
Posts: 1,023
In response to DebbieC (reply#32), there are rotary blades at Harbor Freight and they are used for cutting carpet, etc. I did try the HF blades but they did not work well. For example, there were areas where the cutter did not work at all and I had to go back and cut again. I had another concern...those blades may not be good for the rotary cutting mats. I do not use the generic cutting mats from Joann's, especially the large 36 by 59/60 inches. I learned the hard way the rotary cutting blades have to be replaced more often. It's better to stay with the name brands. Hope this helps.
#36
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: South Central Missouri
Posts: 333
I'm sure you are totally confused by now. I'd like to suggest that not only you watch Missouri Star Quilt Company videos but also watch Eleanor Burns QUILT IN A DAY videos. They are free to watch. You will learn a lot of the basics from them. Go to your local quilt shop and see if there is any one close to you that would be willing to help you get started. Does your mom quilt-sew? Is she close that she could help? I want to wish you the best of luck with your adventure. Also as a starter I also suggest the beginner set from Walmart. It is a mat, rotary cutter and ruler. Unless you somehow dull your blade you will be able to cut for a long time with the original blade. Then you can purchase a replacement blade or blades. A good pair of scissors and seam ripper are also needed.
#37
Just remember rotary cutters and their blades are extremely sharp. There are many on the board who can tell you from experience exactly how sharp and you can see the scars and ER bills. That said, I favor the squeezable cutter. It is not hard to squeeze but closes when you set it down, every time!! I have never been cut but have come close even with this type of cutter.
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#38
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html
#39
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I have the 28, 45 and 60 mm blades. I use the 28 like a seam ripper. Small enough to handle and go through those mistaken seams like no body's business. Oh scuse my manners but welcome to the board. inside of one year you will learn a lot and we will learn from you by shortcuts or links you find. Just have fun.
#40
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: south central USA
Posts: 41
45mm rotary cutter
As a beginner, best to start with 45mm - you won't go wrong. Enjoy! The King's kid
Hi! I literally just signed up for this forum because I'm a brand new quilter (26 years old) and was hoping one of you more experienced quilters could help me with something
My mom (who doesn't know too much about quilting), said that I need 45mm rotary blades for my rotary cutter...
There are a few options online, I don't know anything about these blades..
Help!?
My mom (who doesn't know too much about quilting), said that I need 45mm rotary blades for my rotary cutter...
There are a few options online, I don't know anything about these blades..
Help!?
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