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Originally Posted by Marjpf
I guess I'm strange. I like the cutting, since that means another quilt is in the works! I just bought one of those mats that rotates, and even though it was expensive, it sure makes cutting easier.
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Originally Posted by penski
i have a june taylor cutting mat like that but i cant seem to cut with it ? my rotary blade doesnt fit between the lines? has anyone had this problem , i have even tried a smaller rotary cutter. what type cutter and size do you use on yours?
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I have one and like it for strip cutting. Works great when you have lots to cut.
Originally Posted by mimee4
Does anyone have the June Taylor Shape Cut Plus Ruler? It is so valuable - expensive but worth it, especially if you get it 50% off at Joann Fabrics. I've worn one out and am well on my way through my second one. I have cut as many as 6 or even 8 layers at a time and zip along cutting strips of any size. Mine is 18 inches wide and if I am cutting 2 1/2 inch strips, I can cut 7 stacks without moving the ruler or needing to trim up the edges. I highly recommend this. I use it almost all the time.
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I don't mind the cutting part. It's kinda relaxing to me, knowing I have another project in the works.
Originally Posted by granniebj
I don't mind the cutting if the table is tall enough and I don't get a backache. Its kind of relaxing to me.
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I've made A LOT of quilts and never used a rotary cutter even though there is one in my junk. I have very good sharp scissors and can cut 3 to 5 layers. The accuracy is 97%. I find it's quicker and easier. Good luck and God bless.
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Glad to see this post, I have the same problems.
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Originally Posted by mimee4
Does anyone have the June Taylor Shape Cut Plus Ruler? It is so valuable - expensive but worth it, especially if you get it 50% off at Joann Fabrics. I've worn one out and am well on my way through my second one. I have cut as many as 6 or even 8 layers at a time and zip along cutting strips of any size. Mine is 18 inches wide and if I am cutting 2 1/2 inch strips, I can cut 7 stacks without moving the ruler or needing to trim up the edges. I highly recommend this. I use it almost all the time.
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Originally Posted by granniebj
I don't mind the cutting if the table is tall enough and I don't get a backache. Its kind of relaxing to me.
~Bj~ Hubby cut ?1"? pvc pipe in a length to bring the table just above (maybe 2") my waistline. He put caps on so it doesn't cut the carpet and the table slides easily when I want it to. Then, I took my extra ironing board and reconstructed it underneath to bring it up to the same height. It took some rigging but I won. I was down to 15 minute increments before the adjustment, killed my back and neck!!!! The booties [ATTACH=CONFIG]40624[/ATTACH] The bootie caps [ATTACH=CONFIG]40625[/ATTACH] |
I don't know where the smily face came from but it's cute there. I went back into edit and it isn't in my update. Surprise, but cute.
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I enjoy the cutting process. I often cutting out several projects in a day. Yesterday I cut out 2 T shirts and a night gown for Mother. Capri set for Olivia and a bathrobe for me. Then I started on a new quilt with 440 6 1/2" blocks 440 1 1/2" x 8 1/2" strips for a scrappy quilt.
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I am learning too, and I struggle with cutting a stright line. Penny
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I enjoy every aspect of the quilting process - but I don't do all cutting, followed by all sewing etc. I cut some, sew some, cut some, join a row or two....you get the idea.
The most enjoyable part (for me) however is hand-stitching the binding down at the end. By the time I get to that part I've had a fairly long, love-hate relationship with the project, and in this final "act" I realize just how much I love it after all :D |
She must be making charm squares, they are 5-inch.
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