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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KcoJ2m_HtU
This link had videos showing how to use many of the rulers and mats. I love my June Taylor ShapeCut. |
I have the large one with cutting lines at half inch intervals, hoping for the quarter inch increments one for X-Mas...I love it.
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I have had one of those cutting rulers for 3 years and never used it until one of my quilting friends was over to do some work on our charity quilts. She showed me how to use it and I love it. Haven't had to cut anything recently, but it will work for squares, strips, etc. When I get better at it, I think it will be the only ruler I use. So hang in there and get the practice. It will be worth the effort.
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I have one of those rulers too, but have never used it.....maybe I should get it out! ;-)
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Originally Posted by akrogirl
I LOVE these things. I am hopeless at cutting with a regular ruler, but these are a quilting lifesaver for me. CoyoteQuilts gave you some great tips, and that is pretty much how I use mine. It really is worth persevering with this particular tool until you get comfortable with it.
I like them so much that I have bought every variation I could find, including the super large one. kwiltnutt |
Originally Posted by bigsister63
I have one and I love it for cutting strips. It is quick to cut several strips. On,y draw back is that you have to add correctly when adcancing. eg- When cutting 3.5 in strips need to advance 7, 10.5 ets. Sounds silly but I have missed cut several times if not careful.
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I have the June Tailor mat. I had difficulty with my larger rotary cutters but my smaller cutter went through with no difficulty. I recently used mine for cutting binding, sashing and strips for pieced blocks. If you put your hand on the right spot, the mat does not slip. You can also put the little pads underneath to keep it from slipping. Once you get the hand of it you will not go back to a regular ruler for cutting strips.
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Originally Posted by janb
I bought a slotted cutting mat, (the lines are cut thru the clear plastic mat) and have had no luck using it...anyone know just how? Do I use the ruller also? Please help.
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I have the Shape cut plus and it works great..I would like to get the Shape cut pro because it covers the whole 45" fabric folded once...buuuut since it is pretty pricey not likely to happen soon..LOL
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There is a small rotary cutter that is made to use in this type ruler, I think is is made by Clover
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