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I use my # 60 blade cutter.
Seems to roll along much better with stacking. |
I don't stack and cut I just cut one layer at a time as I want my blocks to be square. In the past I use to do 2 layers at a time but found that the bottom layer was off when I cut it. I also pull threads across the lenth of the top of the fabric and cut the material so that the fabric is squared. Also I don't have the hand strength to cut thru many layers with a rotery blade, I have arthritis.
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I find the same problem - two is my limit.
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Originally Posted by ddrobins1956
I've seen this advice in patterns also, but, for me, I know that I can not be accurate of I stack more than a double thickness. And I've found that cutting accurately is very important to the outcome of a nice block with seams matching and points not getting lost in seam allowance. I'm sure there are quilters that can cut 4 or more thicknesses and stay accurate, but it doesn't work for me.
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I find I am more accurate if I iron as I stack. Then cut.
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I like to double up most of the time but maybe you need to change your blade.
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I agree with amma - press the layers together first so that they cling to each other.
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Ive had good luck pressing them well as I stack, they using the 60mm rotary cutter. 8 or 9 layers is about my limit though , to still be accurate
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