If you have Martelli products do you like them? I am considering buying.
 

My wrist is starting to bother me so I have been looking at different rotary cutters. This led me to Martelli's website with "all" of their goodies and videos. I'm not familiar with their products other than this recent look. I also need a new cutting mat. And then there are rulers to consider. Martelli seems rather expensive! Is it worth it? Looking forward to reading your comments and as always thank you. You are my go to.

I have used the Martelli rotary cutter for years and found it to be very kind to the wrist when dealing with arthritis. I also have some of their rulers and templates and use them regularly. They are especially great because they will not slip or slide around on the fabrics. I do not have their cutting mats, but I have a friend who does and she has been very happy with it. I happen to live in Pensacola where Martelli is based which makes it convenient to visit their retail store. They will custom cut a template if you need a particular size, and they even put a handle on the larger 6” x 24” ruler for me. Their products are a little pricey, but they are well made and last for many years.

I love my Martelli cutters. I have the 45 + 60. I don't have the mats but will someday.

You might get a better price on Amazon.

I love my martelli cutting mats. They are nice and thick. I have a 24 x 36 (I think that's the size) and a rotating mat. I also love the 45 mm rotary cutter but don't use the 60 mm very much. The blade skips after less than one project. I looked at some of the rulers but I think they're black? Seeing my fabric behind the ruler is important for the way I cut.

Did you notice this recent thread on this topic? https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...d-t295925.html

Thank you thimblebug. Lots of questions and thoughts about Martelli products. There are 3 threads counting this one that are current. I did not see the other two when I posted my questions. Lots to think about including the cost of everything. I'm looking at the rotary cutters, mats and rulers. And I'm retired! I didn't think I'd be buying basics again. But things do wear out including my wrist! Thanks for the input folks. I do appreciate your responses'.

The rotary cutters are great, I have both of them, ordered when they were half off. They take a lot of stress off my wrist. I would like a mat but will wait a while.

Rhonda,

Did you sign up for their emails? If you can wait, they have sales around each holiday. They just had a half-off one. Next one should be May. perhaps Mother's Day and Memorial Day.

I love the round mat!

I'm another happy Martelli customer. There is a learning curve to using their cutters, but it's worth it. If you are buying several products it may be wise to wait for another half price sale. Also, if you can swing a VERY large purchase, they have in the past packaged tons of rulers and templates, along with both sizes of cutters with their cutting tables. I'm not sure if they still do this but their tables are amazing. They are height and tilt adjustable, and have the cutting mat recessed into the table. We bought one of the table packages during one of their half price sales several years ago and it has become one of our favorite splurges.

While you are waiting, subscribe to their YouTube channel and watch all their demos, and sign up for their emails. They don't bury you with emails like some companies do.

I use Martelli rotary cutter, blades (sharpest and last longest) and mat! I wait until there is a REDLINE DIRECT sale so I can get the products I need for 50% off.

I've got the rotary cutters, mats, rotating mat, quilting rings for dsm fmq and the binding system. Each product is so well engineered and of such quality that it's a pleasure to use! Because they are expensive (and they ARE), I wait for sales or find them at a quilt show and buy with special pricing.
The only product of theirs that I gave away was the long, wide ruler that won't slip. It's opaque. I can't see what I'm doing and that never worked for me.
Of all their products, my favorite is the rotating mat...it's sturdy and turns on ball bearings. The small Fiskars rotating mat that I bought for portability is just a shabby wobble by comparison. Buy Martelli!

I'm a real Martelli fan. I bought one of their tables when I went to a quilt show the day after I found out that I was getting a large tax refund in 2012. It was the best quilting purchase I have ever made. Now when I go to quilt shows, I spend some time at the Martelli booth and help them sell their products. They all know me now. LOL!

The rotary cutters really do help with wrist/arm issues. Their videos are very useful in teaching you the proper way to use the cutters. If there is ever a problem with one of them, take it to the next show, and they will let you have another one at a deep discount.

If you sign up for their mailing list, and you will learn of their half-off sales.

I love my Rotating mat set, my table, the grip mats, and my cutters. Not so crazy about their opaque rulers. I agree with Jennr8r, sign up for their mailing list for sales.

Oh my gosh. Thank you everyone. I appreciate your responses and I will sign up for their emails. And I will watch for their sales!

I have both Martelli cutters and really don't see that much difference in performance. I also have arthritis in both hands. I purchased because everyone recommended them. Would not do it again.

I love my martelli cutters and my cutting mats. Just ordered another xl plus the 26x38 will be putting them on my cutting tables in my new studio when finished

I buy when on sale only way to go.

You just missed the big one. Was two days last week

My cutter is Fiskars but I have a Martelli blade in it, and it works just fine.

I have the Martelli cutters and the rotating mat. I have found the Martelli blades don't last as long as Olfa. Like many other folks -- everything I have I bought on one of their sales.