themadpatter

If you have one, which one and why? Would youbrather havevthe other one?

Tiggersmom

I have several of the 45s and 1 - 60. The 60 is for multiple layers of polar fleece, and the smaller ones are for cutting and trimming blocks.

Rhonda K

I have the 45 mm cutter but don't use it. Guess I never bonded with it.

For general cutting, I tend to grab the regular 60 mm cutter. I like the ones with retractable blade for safety purposes. Easy to close before putting it down on mat.

joe'smom

I've never tried a 60 cutter; 45 seems fine. Love my Martelli.

SusieQOH

I bought the 45 to see if I liked it and I do. I have a 60 in the Olfa and I like that one too. I have several for different reasons and like them all. What in the world did we do before the invention of the rotary cutter?

MaryMo

It took me forever to master using a rotary cutter accurately, it seems, but now I wonder how I ever cut fabric for quilting without one. The blocks I make by drawing around a stencil and cut by hand just don't have the accuracy of those rotary-cut ones. I've looked at Martelli cutters but have yet to buy one, thinking I might have to learn to rotary cut all over again. Has anybody had that experience?

gingerd

I'm getting a second 60 cutter. I do have a 45 and seldom use it. It seems that the 60 cuts faster!

Jingle

I only use Fiskar 45 blades. Works for me.

quiltingshorttimer

MaryMo--yes, getting used to the Martelli did take me a bit of time. I would forget to roll it a bit to get the blade to open and then felt awkward closing it. But did get the hang of it and do like them.

gale

I have both but mostly use the 45. This is because Martelli blades suck (for me) and it's harder to find 60mm other brand blades. I have lots of 45mm blades so I use that one instead. I only use the 60 if I have to use a thicker ruler (like my piping ruler thing).

The only reason I have both is because I ordered the 45 and they sent me the 60 in error. I called to have it replaced and they talked me into keeping the 60mm at half price (big regret). I like this style of cutter but the blades are terrible.