pieces

Away from my body. But I do work my hand up a couple times and then cut a little at a time. Otherwise my ruler slips.

mudose8

Away from me. Hubby always said,"cut away from yourself and you"ll never cut yourself." I think he learned this from an old wood carver!

quiltin fool

I alway cut away from me, don't trust myself pulling a blade toward my body. If you are losing strength in your wrist you might try to find a lower surface to put your cutting mat on, (this allows you to use your arm and body movement more than wrist), also keep your wrist firm and straight - it naturally wants to flex and you lose strength that way as well.

Kimkankwilt

towards my body

ddlbug

Away from me.

bettysew

Notice you included always standing up in your reply Noveltyjunkie. I always thought I could not cut sitting, but since I have Rheumatoid Arthritis standing very long can be a problem. I purchased one of the cutters that has the handle coming out the side and can cut as well sitting down as standing. Of course I had to get a table the right height for sitting and cutting. It's good that we can all do things differently and still have wonderful quilts.

mollymct

I cut away from me...not because I knew it was correct, but it's the way that feels right.

justlooking

Away from me!

Beginner64

Always always away from me.

Sandra in Minnesota

As a "newbie" I cut toward me until I watched quilting shows and found out it was safer to cut away. Now I always cut away from me. I't a lot safer.