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Eleanor Burns uses a Havel cutter or I believe the less expensive one is called the Sew Easy cutter, they are the cutter/ruler combo she hasn't been able to do a lot of cutting since her injury last year. Of course being one of the Accu Cut reps she uses that more lately especially since the electric version came out since she doesn't have to crank it. I know she had these on sale for $499.99. I would like to have one that I could use but with the cost of the dies and everything else this is cost prohibitive for me, I like the fact that you can use her 's at the store.
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Wishing for you a solution to your tendon problems, as well as someone to help you!
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Make sure you keep a sharp blade in whatever cutter you currently use. Also only cut a bit at a time. I try to work on one quilt while the next is in the planning stage, I hate the cutting part and whenever I can twist her arm, my sister-in-law will cut for me but I only see her once a year LOL. But keep a sharp blade and only cut a little at a time.
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Originally Posted by yngldy
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For strips, regular blocks, I can't say enough for the ruler/rotary cutter combo from Fiskars. It is a 6 x24" ruler with cutter, all one piece. It cost about $24 with a Joann 60% coupon. ($60 regular price). You barely touch on the cutter as you pull or push it (2 layers) and I have cut through 8 layers before. Don't know how I lived without it!!
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Originally Posted by juneayerza
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Here is another video to watch. To me, since you don't have to grip it, it might cause less strain on tendons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um_VB4q4ywI |
never saw a quilt/embroidery machine, who makes it and what does it look like????
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Originally Posted by laurac
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I find myself faced with a series of tendon injuries and repairs for my arms. When the latest surgery allows me to use my arm again I want to remove or lessen the strain of some quilting tasks. A got a combo quilt/embroidery machine so I can machine quilt some of the quilts.
Now I am looking for ways to lessen the strain of cutting. That was a rough tasks after the last surgery. I am considering a cutting machine but money is a big factor. I'm considering the cameo silhouette or the brothers scann cut. I like the idea of no expensive dies to buy. What do you think? Any ideas to lessen the strain would be most appreciated. I quilt for relaxation and fun! |
Oh, I'm so glad for the OP for starting this thread and the wonderful advice given. I have a GO with lots of dies, but it doesn't cover everything and cutting is my Achilles' heel. Madamekelly, I've contacted the website you posted and hope to hear from her soon.
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Originally Posted by gigi712
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Oh, I'm so glad for the OP for starting this thread and the wonderful advice given. I have a GO with lots of dies, but it doesn't cover everything and cutting is my Achilles' heel. Madamekelly, I've contacted the website you posted and hope to hear from her soon.
And most of all, thanks for your encouragement and friendship! |
I also use the Fiskas ruler/cutter combo 6x24" It makes cutting a lot easier. Since you now have an embroidery machine, you might want to trade someone cutting fabric for you in exchange for you making them quilt labels, etc. If your lqs has a bulletin board you might want to advertise it there.
Good luck. |
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