Quilters select or Martelli rotary cutter?

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07-01-2018, 06:13 AM

#11

Onebyone

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Southern USA

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The mat is very nice. The cutter glides on it. The only marks on it are from other cutters that you have to put pressure on to cut.

07-01-2018, 06:21 AM

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Fizzle

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Join Date: Aug 2014

Location: Idaho

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I too love Martelli products, but can not get adjusted to the cutter??? I have quite a few different cutters and I just use one until it is not making me happy and switch to a different one. I also have a Kai that I struggle getting the right angle to cut with!

07-01-2018, 08:44 AM

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JudyG

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Wickenburg AZ

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I love my QS cutter. I use my left hand for trimming my fabric before I start cutting, but do most of my cutting with my right hand. I love that my QS cutter can be used with either hand without turning the blade. Makes life so simple. And I love the weight of the cutter. It is expensive, but well worth the cost.

07-01-2018, 09:12 AM

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linda8450

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Join Date: Nov 2011

Posts: 453

Quote:

Originally Posted by baywinds

I tried the Martelli, yes there is a learning curve, but the little spring broke in mine within 2 months. I tried out the the QS at the quilt shop and fell in love. That cutter along with their ruler was like cutting through soft butter. I haven't tried the mat, but love the rulers. I will save up for the cutter, as it is a bit pricey.$60 I think she said.

Martelli is wonderful to work with, contact them and they will either repair or replace your broken cutter!

07-01-2018, 12:27 PM

#15

Shorebird

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Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: Winchester, VA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by marjben

I am trying to decide between the two. If you have either, please share likes and/or dislikes. If it matters, I am right handed.

Thanks for for your Help!

Marilyn

I have both...….as I LOVE the Quilters Select rulers! However, it is MARTELLI - hands-down that wins the rotary cutter challenge!! One absolutely DOES have to watch their videos and learn how to CORRECTLY use the cutter. The negative comments I have found have always been from individuals that are not using them or holding them correctly...……..Just my observation......Their blades are the sharpest as well...……….and BTW they have a 50% off sale that starts on WED 7-4-18...….includes rotary cutters and blades...everything except their Janome machines and longarms……….

07-01-2018, 07:41 PM

#16

ctrysass2012

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Join Date: Nov 2012

Location: Durango CO

Posts: 1,227

I have both & like them. With the sale I would get the Martelli. If you get to a show or a quilt shop that has Quilters Select try it out there.

07-02-2018, 05:34 AM

#17

Chris G

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Join Date: Jan 2016

Location: In the desert,US

Posts: 123

I was at the Reno quilt show last week. Women were bringing in old Martelli cutters and they were replaced for $12.50. As they improve their tool, they incourage you to replace it at gat I think was half price. This does have a new blade in it.
Anyone with a busted cutter should contact them.

07-02-2018, 11:43 AM

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beverlyhull

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: BLACK HAWK, SOUTH DAKOTA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by marjben

I am trying to decide between the two. If you have either, please share likes and/or dislikes. If it matters, I am right handed.

Thanks for for your Help!

Marilyn

I absolutely love my Martelli cutter. Wouldn't trade it for the world. I do have a QS ruler that I also am crazy about. It is definitely no slip. I have shown to quilters in the guild and the first thing they say is "Where did you get that? I want one!"
Bev in SD