Pinking Rotary Cutter ??????
09-12-2011, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by KR
I have the wavy blade that looks like pinking with rounded points and fits in my Olfa cutter. Especially like to use it when cutting blocks that I'm going to do applique work on as it keeps them from fraying.
09-12-2011, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by teddysmom
Originally Posted by KR
I have the wavy blade that looks like pinking with rounded points and fits in my Olfa cutter. Especially like to use it when cutting blocks that I'm going to do applique work on as it keeps them from fraying.
09-12-2011, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KR
Originally Posted by teddysmom
Originally Posted by KR
I have the wavy blade that looks like pinking with rounded points and fits in my Olfa cutter. Especially like to use it when cutting blocks that I'm going to do applique work on as it keeps them from fraying.
09-12-2011, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by teddysmom
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by teddysmom
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Yes I have one, and also a wave blade.
Do I like it? Yes, it does a great job. It takes some getting used to it along the edge of the plastic ruler as it's easier to nick into it.
I seldom use it and bought it for craft use, not for quilting.
Do I like it? Yes, it does a great job. It takes some getting used to it along the edge of the plastic ruler as it's easier to nick into it.
I seldom use it and bought it for craft use, not for quilting.
Though I am like the PP who mentioned it's harder to line things up with the pinked edges.
Even with that, it's not foolproof ... you are still going to have loose threads! If you're going to sew/quilt, it's something you might want to get used to.
09-12-2011, 04:58 AM
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Does it cut down on the amount of fraying?
I would not use this cutter to cut blocks for piecing....you can't get as accurate a cut as with the straight blade.
The reason I bought it in the first place was after attending a lecture by a professional quilter....sorry, don't remember her name....who used it to cut out flower petals for her 3-dimensional machine applique work. It just looked like a fun tool to have in the inventory. 8-)
09-12-2011, 05:01 AM
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I have one and only used it once or twice to cut the ends of the fabric before washing so it doesn't fray as much. I found it hard to use and it nicked the edge of my rulers. I'd rather untangle all the frayed ends than have nicks in my rulers so I don't use it any more for fabric. It has now gone to my "paper cutting" box of scissors.
09-12-2011, 05:44 AM
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I have the pinking blade and I have used mine to trim the edges of my quilt after it has been quilted and the binding has been applied to the front. It is, in my opinion, harder to get an accurate cut. A prolific blogger quilter finishes her quilts in this way and I thought I would try it.
I mostly use mine in non-quilting sewing, though. I think it is a handy tool to have. I had an extra cutter so I bought the blade and I just leave it on so it is ready to go when I want it.
I mostly use mine in non-quilting sewing, though. I think it is a handy tool to have. I had an extra cutter so I bought the blade and I just leave it on so it is ready to go when I want it.
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