I only use scissors for minor trims. It's rotary all the way for me! Just think of yourself as a purist (O: Rotary cutters haven't been around too long in the history of quilting. Wonder if they quilted before scissors were invented?

Rotary cutter for me

Rotary cutter. I hardly use my big scissors any more.

Rotary cutter for most everything...I only use scissors if I have to.

Rotary Cutter. I only use scissors to trim or cut threads, and applique' on the rare occasion I do it.

I still have scissors. If I decide to invest in a rotary cutter, do I need to be concerned about the brand to get a certain quality?

rotary cutter. unless i must trace templates, like drunkard's path that need to be cut with scissors.

My sissors are mostly for cutting thread these days.

rotary cutter! I only use scissors to trim and for threads or for applique.

Mostly rotary for prep and squaring, scissors quite a bit also.... guess its a toss up.

rotary all the way....scissors to clip threads!!

jodi in leavenworth

Rotary for me too!!! Scissors for only trimming.

I think pieced quilts came after the invention of scissors. Whole cloth quilts may be older than scissors though. Scissors are about 3 to 4000 years old.

I use the rotary cutter for cutting quilts. It's much more accurate to cut with a rotary cutter. When you cut with scissors the material being cut will gradually creep away from the blade towards the end of the cut.

Rotary cutter. My scissors are a teeny-tiny pair for snipping threads. I'm pretty new and have two rotary cutters, Olfa and Fiskars. Both work fine, but the Olfa seems to "feel" better to me.

Tool of choice: ergonomic handle, 45 mm blade [sharp] rotary cutter.

Rotary cutter except for snipping threads. My choice: 45mm blade, and I like the ones that automatically put the safety cover over the blade when you lay them down (they're yellow--don't remember the brand.) oh--and of course, I get my replacement blades from Harbor Freight tools, for about $1/ea! :D

Rotary cutting, it is more accurate for me.
Scissors only for cutting out applique pieces :D:D:D

Definitely rotary cutter

I use a rotary cutter for square, rectangular, or triangular pieces. Everything else gets the scissor treatment. For those I use my Ginghers.

scissors for me...........I'm just an old fashioned girl!

Rotary for me.

I don't think I would piece quilt tops if I had to cut everything with scissors. Rotary all the way for me (I don't do much applique).

Definitely rotary cutter.

I don't think so, it is a matter of preference. Some prefer fiskars, some prefer Olfa, many don't care. Just be aware your investment in a rotary cutter would need to include the self healing mat and clear rulers as well. The rotary cutter is not much use without these other two items. But they are soooo worth the investment. You get much straighter more accurate cuts for strips, squares, rectangles, etc. I also find it an invaluable tool for squaring up units and assembled blocks.

Rotary cutter. A few weeks ago, I asked my husband if he knew how to sharpen "something like a pizza cutter" on a regular knife sharpener. He said he would try. When he gave it back to me, it didn't cut badly - it didn't cut at all any more. So for a long weekend, I had to cut with only scissors. As it turns out, I'm not very good at cutting straight lines with scissors. Fortunately, I now have a new rotary blade.

I think that I've tried every rotary cutter made. I love to cut and I'm always the cutter when we work in groups. I'd recommend the Olfa 45mm cutter to start, the one with the slightly curved handle. It fits in your hand well and can be used for right or left handers. Get someone who is good at cutting to demonstrate proper technique because it does make a difference on how you hold it (accuracy and ease of cutting). Buy extra blades as a dull blade can cut you and will not cut your fabric cleanly or accurately. I'm really good with scissors but I'm even better and much faster with a rotary cutter.

My favorite is the Martelli Cutter. they are ergonomic and the blades stay sharper longer. I have tried several kinds but this is the one I use 99% of the time.

Since we're on this topic, do you have to buy blades that are the same brand as your handle? Or can you mix & match?

Rotary

I use Harbor Freight or Olfa blades in all my cutters.

Ditto this for me!

I think the rotary cutter is right up with the discovery of electricity! I have always loved to sew but hated cutting out the patterns. Now I just just my rotary cutter instead of scissors and it goes so much faster! Of course, I still use scissors to cut notches and snipping thread.

Rotary cutter for any/all straight cuts! :-)

My Accu-Quilt Go, rotary cutter and than scissors.

Rotary all the way. I do own scissors, but usually can't find them. It's amazing that when my son enters the room, my scissors disappear. Hmmmm.

Thank goodness for the rotary cutter:-) I do use a small pair of scissors for detail work and cutting thread.

Rotary 95% of the time.

I have three sizes of rotary cutters- I even used the small one to cut out pattern pieces for a garment. Speedy!

Definitely use the rotary cutter more - scissors I use only when I have to.