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So cool.....if I didn't have my go! System already, this would have been perfect to have!
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Just got mine in the mail today...getting excited to use it. I've already got pieces cut for the quilt I'm working on now. I'll probably need more cut so will use mine then. Will let you know what I think of it!!!!
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Got mine yesterday at Road to California going to try them out this weekend.
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I have the QuiltCut2, and I love it. It is all set up all of the time, just waiting for me, and I think that is the key to success with it. If I had to drag it out and set it up every time I wanted to use it, well, I just wouldn't use it much.
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Originally Posted by davis2se
(Post 6523194)
If it doesn't have measurement markings on it isn't it difficult to insure that you are getting the proper measured cut, especially when it involves a measurement other than just full inches?
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Originally Posted by peaceandjoy
(Post 6526612)
These are considerably thicker than the rulers used for rotary cutting. I have not nicked mine at all. Sadly, I can't say the same for my rulers. :(
I have used mine on top of a ruler, which was on top of the fabric. It was not nearly as slip-free as when used directly on the fabric. This makes sense, as the pressure created when the balls on the bottom of the Slidelock are engaged is created against the ruler - not against the fabric. My preferred rulers are Creative Grids - not because of the built in grippers, but because of their markings. So I just put a piece of yardage, folded twice, on my mat. When I put the CG ruler on it, while pressing it down as hard as I can, the whole thing will still move on my mat. When I put the Slide Lock on the fabric and press down without straining, the fabric didn't move until I pressed down and pushed away from my body as hard as I could - and even then, it didn't move easilly. I wish I could video it to show you! I've tried lots of ruler slip prevention tips, tools and gadgets. My favorite prior to this were the True Grips, but there was still inevitably some wiggle, or variation, when cutting more than 2 or 3 layers. In addition to the strip of acrylic and wood handle, there are balls the length of the Slide Lock that are engaged with light pressure on the handle. They go through holes the length of the Slide Lock that they go through, onto the surface of the fabric itself. It's not a matter of pressing harder to get the ruler to not move, it's that the balls are actually in contact with the fabric. Release the handle, the balls are disengaged, and the Slide Lock slides across the fabric. As far as using the June Taylor Shape cut with a different cutter - I didn't try that, but had used two different Shape Cuts with an Olfa rotary cutter and didn't like them at all. Having not heard of the Rule Steady, I looked it up. Currently, the price is about $10 more than the longer Slide Lock. That's before shipping, which I didn't check. |
Originally Posted by misseva
(Post 6527636)
Like some others mentioned - when using the June Taylor Shape cutter - sometimes they wiggle. I use my SlideLoc on the slot next to where I'm cutting to prevent unwanted movement.
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Due to the weather I couldn't make it to the quilt shop I was hoping to hit today. Does anyone know if any shops in Indianapolis sell it? I might be there in a few weeks.
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Got mine yesterday and tried them out...Love them! Hold the fabric very steady, with no slipping. I wish I would've had it a couple weeks ago when I fussy cut borders long ways and the ruler kept slipping.
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I caved. Since I could get free shipping I went ahead and ordered both sizes of the lighted. The way the weather is behaving around here, who knows when we'll get out.
I hope you all didn't steer me wrong! lol. I'm sure I'll love them. |
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