Cutting Machines?
12-23-2016, 08:57 AM
#12
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: So. Fla now, Va orig
Posts: 1,565
12-23-2016, 08:58 AM
#13
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: So. Fla now, Va orig
Posts: 1,565
I have a Silhouette Cameo and Cricut Explorer Air 2. While you can cut fabric on each I consider them useful for crafting and would suggest a more durable machine for quilting. There are pricier models that are true workhorses, but for the brands mentioned, their primary market is DIY home crafts.
12-23-2016, 09:00 AM
#14
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: So. Fla now, Va orig
Posts: 1,565
12-23-2016, 10:35 AM
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,140
12-23-2016, 11:36 AM
#16
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
I have only had it for about 4 weeks, it arrived the day after Thanksgiving.
However on the following Monday I ended up with Bells Palsy, so it took me
about 2-1/2 weeks to get my vision back enough to be able to see well enough
to play with my machine.
So far I love what I have learned, and yesterday I did my FIRST glass etching
using the etching cream that I got in my bundle.
However on the following Monday I ended up with Bells Palsy, so it took me
about 2-1/2 weeks to get my vision back enough to be able to see well enough
to play with my machine.
So far I love what I have learned, and yesterday I did my FIRST glass etching
using the etching cream that I got in my bundle.
12-23-2016, 02:21 PM
#17
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 181
I have the Silhouette CAMEO and love it for cutting fabric. The key to getting consistent results is fabric prep with TerialMagic. I find the Silhouette more versatile because it supports SVG files that you can get from different pattern designers - or make your own. A few others also support SVG - the Janome artistic edge does. Let me know if you have any specific questions, I've cut a ton of applique pieces on the cameo.
12-24-2016, 09:55 AM
#19
Power Poster
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11,276
Given the reasons you disliked the die cutters even after trying a couple brands, I would hesitate before trying an electronic one.
Another way to go would be to look into custom cutting. Flynn's offers a custom laser cutting service with your fabric. You might want to get a quote.
http://www.flynnquilt.com/custom.htm
Another way to go would be to look into custom cutting. Flynn's offers a custom laser cutting service with your fabric. You might want to get a quote.
http://www.flynnquilt.com/custom.htm
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SingerSewer
Main
10
06-22-2013 06:24 AM
