Any opinions on this?
 

Strip-It Fabric Stripper
http://www.amazon.com/Edmunds-10002-.../dp/B0016824MW
Has anyone tried this, does it work? I just want something to cut lots of strips with while watching a movie with hubby.
We have movie night several times a week. I can't just sit a watch a movie, I have to be doing something else too.
Must be a busy brain thing......LOL

As a widow, my suggestion is be in the moment with your husband during your date. Hold hands, snuggle, feed each other popcorn. I can think of other hands on activities, but you get the picture. As for the tool, I've never tried that one. I still cut strips with a rotary cutter.

Nice suggestions. Not so sure about feeding popcorn to each other though.

Can you tell us where you got this strip-maker? Does it have a specific name?

I haven't bought it yet. Still toying with the idea.

http://www.amazon.com/Edmunds-10002-...abric+Stripper

I've never seen this before or heard of it. Guess you will have to get it and let us know how it works and if it is worth it, lol.

I think I have one. If it's the same thing, it was hard to get the fabric to go through it straight. I got it to make strips to use in a crocheted rug, so the straightness doesn't matter as much. For sewing, I was disappointed that it didn't cut wider strips.

The reviews were not good on that tool!

I have never seen one like that. I know how you feel about keeping your hands busy, I can't set in front of the tv without reading or sewing something. My DH can't understand how I can watch a movie and read a book at the same time and know what is going on in both but I can.

Don't buy it. Not worth the money. hard to get strips eve.

I'm the same way...always multi-tasking.

I've seen them advertised but figured getting the fabric through straight would be an issue. It doesn't bother me to cut strips using a mat, ruler and cutter. Seems like the fastest way to go for me.

Did you read the 7 reviews of it? All bad! good detail on WHY it doesn't work.

I believe tools like that are for rug makers. They do not provide enough accuracy for quilters.

That's what I like about Amazon. They seem to have reviews on most everything, but you'd think after reading the reviews they wouldn't even offer this for sale!

Thanks Ladies. I think I am going to pass on it. Who knows it may make me so mad I might throw it out an unopened window...haha

Looks like a lot of people didn't like it.

I would not buy it.

I read the 7 reviews and they all said it was terrible. I would take their opinion and not buy this thing, read the reviews and figure it out. As for sitting and watching TV with DH, I would suggest you do some hand sewing. I appliqued 24 Dresden Plates for a year while watching TV. You can also learn how to hand piece, you could piece a whole quilt in 6 months.

I saw it used for rug hooking

It doesn't get good reviews at all

My mother bought one many years ago to use for making braided rugs. She liked it very much for that work, but then the strips did not have to be perfect when they were rolled into a "tube" for braiding.

I think the seven reviews of one star speak for themselves. It even addresses that Left Handed people would find it impossible.

I haven't seen this before either. It looks interesting but the photo doesn't really give me an idea of how it works. I will have to read all the posts to see if anyone is using it.

I suggest the June Taylor ruler for cutting strips. Get the large one. I got mine at Joann's with a coupon.

I have tried the Simplicity strip cutter and it is difficult to get straight strips. Eleanor Burns and I believe June Taylor have a large ruler with "slots" for your rotary cutter to cut various widths of fabric from 1/2 inch to larger widths. They have them at Hancocks and JoAnns so you can get 40%off .

I think the June Taylor Shape Cut with a rotary cutter would be easier.

After reading the Customer Reviews of this product, I wouldn't waste the $ on it. Maybe it works better for somebody but I'd pay attention to the reviews. Sounds like a poss. waste of fabrics by not being able to get even strips. Or am I missing something?

I am with faykilgore - the times I spent cuddled with my husband are some of the best memories I have of him. Go for the cuddle!

I have the same problem. My husband holds my hand while we watch TV and that kind of helps to mellow me out

I wouldn't be interested... looks a little too gimicky

I haven't seen this in the stores or tried it out, but my first thought was if it would cut the strips evenly. From several of the replies, it doesn't sound like it works very well. If you do try it, let us know what you think of it.

I'm going to say "ditto" to what "faykilgore" said. Having recently lost my DH of 52 years, I'd give my eye teeth to do all she suggested.

None of the reviews on Amazon were good.

Read the reviews at the site you provided. 7 of 7 reviews HATED the product!