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Old 08-30-2010, 05:34 PM
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When I started quilting 44 yr.s ago, there were no rotary cutters, had to cut out everything with scissors. I still have squares I cut out all those years ago. Only been about 18 yr.s I started using a rotary cutter, learning machine quilting also made quilting much faster.

Oldest Daughter is blind in left eye since birth and wears glasses, it is amazing the beautiful work she turns out, quilts,crocheted items, country painting on wood shapes. She never fails to amaze me with the quality of her work. She uses a rotary cutter to cut out all her quilts.

Have someone teach your Daughter to use a rotary cutter and have her cut some strips of varying widths out for you, then you could cut them into the size squares you want, would cut down on using scissors.
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Old 08-30-2010, 09:28 PM
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thanks everyone yes we cant let the eyes or anything else stop us from doing everyday things, i guess i am just to scared to use a rotary cutter right now, i don't mind cutting with scissors as this has been how i have done any sewing projects since highschool , But the rotary cutter dose scare me i am so afraid i will slip and cut myself , LOL haven't got the confidence up yet maybe one day i will ,anyways i am coming along with my blades for my grandmothers fan, i now have to figure out what i want to go with for my backing, binding , i enjoy talking to you all, and learning as i go along, i have crochet, done some french beaded flowers, and beaded ornaments for our tree, sewed clothes for the family, help build cabinets, right now between working on quilting i am helping hubby get our oldest daughters room sheetrocked so its been a busy week, well Huggs to all my friends i am makeing here have a great night
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Old 08-31-2010, 08:54 AM
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Dora, be sure and post your progress on your fan quilt!
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