The Brother "Scan N Cut" Discussion
 

Hiya all. In case you have not seen this product, thought I'd introduce you to it. (no affiliation)
http://www.brother-usa.com/scanncut/#.Ut09Ivvnat8
Please, let's focus the talk on this machine and not the other similar ones, nor diss it because of it's price. It is what is is and looks like it could be a valuable tool for quilting and applique. There certainly are pros and cons about this machine. Two are available now, Brother dealer and an amazon version.
I am finding the learning curve a little steep at this point but am trudging on. Anyone else have one, so we could trouble shoot together?

I will be watching the comments on this-it seems like a cool tool.

It only cuts one layer?

I want one, but as you said they are so new I am waiting for people to really see how they like them

Yes, it cuts ONLY 1 layer. Wish it could cut 8 like the other big machine. To get around that one piece of fabric can have the same shape cut out of it as many as will fit. (So a small intricate piece can be cut 8 times or more) It even has 3 options to automatically place or arrange the pieces on the fabric. Or you can scan the fabric to have it fussy cut. I am trying to have it scan and cut with iron on stabilizer some critters and flowers. It can add seam allowances to pieces, or you can draw on fabric or paper. The learning curve is playing with me, so I must just trudge on......

It's modus operendi is different than other machines. No physical work for cutting. No computer needed or plates to buy. Still, it may require more gray matter than I have to get thru this! lol

I think it would be a good tool if you designed your own applique and embroidery designs and were a digitizer.

Both version machines are the same. This was confirmed to me by Brother. The more expensive version has more extras included and more built in designs. I'm about to hit submit on the less expensive version. Mainly, however, I want it for papercrafts. I can use my rubber stamps and have the machine cut around them.

this is for busy patterned paper but the same technique could possibly be used for fussy cutting of fabrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgyn-VtwDIQ

If you're a project runway fan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybVxCFPihks

Anthony Ryan was one of my faves. :thumbup:

I visited a quilt shop in Pigeon Forge this summer. The owner showed me hers and was making awesome applique shapes. I was really impressed. She had fused it before cutting. The shapes were neat and precise. She was really happy with it.