I am so glad to hear that your razor cutter is working well. We were all feeling a bit uncomfortable when you told us about using it to cut fabric.. Who knows, you may develop a new cutting tool for quilters. And it is not nearly as expensive as the rotary cutters.

About the pins. I have pinched nerves and little feeling sensation in my fingers, so I find the large quilting pins with the yellow balls on top, to be the things I can get hold of and pull out. We each have our own problems, and after a bit of trying, we find what works best for us.

Keep on Quilting.

June

I have 2 Olfa 1 Fiskars and 3 dritz and 1 Kia (various sizes) my favorite is the dritz and then the Kia. I use thr dritz more often paricaly because I can get the blades easier. But the Kia has a softer handle and a safty cover on blade that only moves while cutting.

Like that block you have showing,that is the Stack n Whack I just finished it .Is'nt it amazing how each block is so different Wilma

Glad to hear you all say nice things about Olfa as I just purchased two cutters and a mat on sale a Joanne's as a starter pack. It came with an 18mm, and a 45mm rotary cutter and an 18X12in cutting mat. The 3 pc. kit was on sale and was like $17.00 for the 3 items. The regular price on this size mat would have been in the neighbor hood of $24.00. Haven't tried them yet. But, was quite proud of my "score" at the time and feel even better hearing OLFA users giving the brand a thumbs up! Tho am somewhat surprised to hear Fiskars being given a lower rating as I have always sworn by the brands sissors.? :shock:

I use the long pins with the yellow balls. I wish I knew which brand I bought. they are nice and sharp and go right throw the fabric. I have had others that don't.

I buy the pins with yellow balls through J Hittle who is a wholesaler, but sells to the public. I think the quantity is about 500 pines. He also has good prices on rotary cutter blades at 10 blades for about $15. as well as other items. If you order $100 worth, you get free shipping.

http://jhittlesewing.funoverload.com...new_items.html

I have also seen those same pins at WalMart but they are more expensive in small quantity. I figure that I am going to be sewing for a long time, so why not stock up and not have to reorder.
June in Cincinnati

Love this site...that website is very interesting. would you use the fusible batting to make totes/bags?

Carol, when I made bags back about 4 years ago, I used some left-over batting and use some spray baste to hold it together until I quilted the pieces. I only quilted the body of the bag. But if you have it on hand, I don't see why you could not use the fusible batting. It sure would make the job easier.

June in Cincinnati

Thanks!! After breaking 4 needles...ruined my Supreme slider I finally just finished my Uncles quilt so plan on trying to make a Cubby Charm bag.