Dunster: I really, really like like the quilting you have pictured with your post.

JMJ

I use warm and natural batting and it cuts easily with the 45mm cutter. I am working on a quilt now that requires squares and I only cut so many then work with what I have until I need more or get in the mood to cut. Hope this helps.

I just ordered the 60mm AND the scissors-I wanted the scissosrs anyway, but the name brand ones for batting are $35 so I ordered from Harbor Freight for $3.99. I'm glad everyone let me know how nice the 60mm is. I think it will help to get all those squares cut easier. And with arthritis in my hand it might make it easier to rotary cut-period.

I use the 60mm cutter a lot. I think it probably would be easier.
Get one and try it. I think you will be glad you did.

Has anyone tried the new electric sissors???

I use an old pair of Ginghers for cutting batting. However, I don't think I'd go that route to do all of those squares. I would probably invest in the larger rotary cutter.

I use the large 60mm rotary for cutting batting and the 45mm for fabric. Seems to work well for me but then again SantaClaus brought me an AccuQuiltGo too. :)

The 60 gives you a longer life on the blade and you can buy replacements cheap at HF.

I'm making two rag quilts using 6'' squares and the batting is 4 1/2''. I am cutting strips and then cutting them into the squares, but it is so awkard with the 45mm rotary cutter. I don't have problems when I make a regular quilt because the batting is much larger. I guess I am just wondering if the bigger rotary cutter would make the job easier.[/quote]

I don't use batting in my rag quilts and they are plenty warm.

The 60 mm rotary cutter is well worth the investment, especially when cutting fabrics such as flannel.

If you can afford it using the Alto's QuiltCut2 will also help.

ali

I just had to add my 2 cents. I bought a pair of shears at Walmart for about $15.00 that have 9" long blades, and an adjustable tension key, so I can cut anything with them. The Brand name is Westcott, and they are called Titanium Extreme Edge. I love them almost as much as my Gingher applique scissors. I mark batting with a ruler and fine tip sharpie pen in a light, blending, color, then cut until tired, rest, cut some more. Great T.V. time work.

If my DIL wanted all these little squares of batting, I would have her cut them, then I would make the quilt.

If you have a Sizzix or Accuquilt, you can cut lots with that.

Love the scissors Dunster.
DH and will be going out of town tomorrow to the Dr.and hope to get back before closing time in the town we go through where we have a Harbor Freight. We were going to go to HF and get some things on their Dollar Day coupon sale. Will have to get some of those scissors.
I plan to get one of the big handles for holding rulers for $5.00. they call it a bath holder, but it looks identical to the one I bouth at Hancocks on sale. DH saw it when he was printing coupons and and ask me if I needed another one, ???? as if I would say no. lol.

That is what I was considering doing! Thanks for the confirmation that I am not the only one that thinks like this. I'll see what happens with the 60mm. Thanks!!

lol ! She doesn't quilt, and they are a gift to my dear grandsons. I don't mind the extra work.

When I am cutting thick, puffy batting, I lay a board on each side of where I am going to cut strips to compress the batting. Just leave enough room for your ruler to cut the long strips, leave all the strips in place and then you move 1/4 of the way around the table and cut long cuts again but those really cut the long strips into small squares. Clear as mud, right. Just practice using the boards and moving them CAREFULLY so as to not move the strips/squares. I know that is a lot of board moving but it works for me. Remember, YOU are the one who has to move 1/4 way around the table and move your 2 boards veeerrrry carefully. Good Luck,
Donna

Maybe try this: http://www.spaghetti-legs.com/servle...re-sets/Detail

I rotary cut my squares! It is so much easier than using scissors and quicker. Just fold the batting so there are several layers and go for it. The 60" is the best one to use and you can cut more batting and fabric at a time.

I didn't know you could get precut wadding (batting). I'm going to search and see if the same service is available in the UK as the thought of the difficulty of cutting up the wadding has put me off making a rag quilt. Thank you - this board is fantastic.

You merely make 4 or 6 layers of the batting and then using your ruler, cut the size of square into the strips and then cut the strips into squares. Just like you would do for the fabric. It really isn't that different. If you are using a thick batting, less layers at a time. Remember the batting doesn't have to be perfect when used in a rag quilt, so go for it and save some time and trouble when cutting your batting.

I would try and find a QAYG pattern and do it that way. You wont waiste batting.

My LDS rents the Accucut with templates for a day or a weekend. You might want to ask them....or maybe someone that has a cutter do do it for you for a small charge??
Susan

Believe it or not I think I saw one at the library!