Rotary Cutter - does size matter?
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Yes, I designed and made the avatar. It is titled Rainbow Dahlia. Uses the 6 prmary and secondary colors with 4 gradations. I have the pattern finished and now working on some instructions.
And yes, I am on QuiltGuy.......remember I suggested you sign on.....Must be something in the air down under and you are getting forgetful. lol
Yes, I designed and made the avatar. It is titled Rainbow Dahlia. Uses the 6 prmary and secondary colors with 4 gradations. I have the pattern finished and now working on some instructions.
And yes, I am on QuiltGuy.......remember I suggested you sign on.....Must be something in the air down under and you are getting forgetful. lol
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Holice - we got off to a bad start.
I had made the assumption there were no other men on this board.
I have met so many lovely new "ladies" here - not being very good with names in the first place, I thought it was one of the ladies who had pointed me in the direction of QuiltGuy.
As for there being something in the air downunder - it wouldn't surprise me if there was :) I often make embarrasing mistakes! Damn, wish I wouldn't!
When you have finished with your pattern and instructions I'd love to organise to borrow/buy whatever. I love it!
Hey, on a brighter note I bet the ladies are sitting back enjoying my mistake. hehe (fraudien slip - should that have read, herher. lol)
Katie825 - $100 plus. I think they are kinda like $120+
I had made the assumption there were no other men on this board.
I have met so many lovely new "ladies" here - not being very good with names in the first place, I thought it was one of the ladies who had pointed me in the direction of QuiltGuy.
As for there being something in the air downunder - it wouldn't surprise me if there was :) I often make embarrasing mistakes! Damn, wish I wouldn't!
When you have finished with your pattern and instructions I'd love to organise to borrow/buy whatever. I love it!
Hey, on a brighter note I bet the ladies are sitting back enjoying my mistake. hehe (fraudien slip - should that have read, herher. lol)
Katie825 - $100 plus. I think they are kinda like $120+
#18
Originally Posted by malfromcessnock
Someone told me the other day that a 60mm - 2.5" Olfa cuts better than its smaller brother, the 45mm, not sure of imperial equiv, maybe 2.75".
Can this be true? I would have thought it depended only on the blade.
If my hunch is right, then why the different sizes? I understand the baby is designed for tight curves but why the TWO larger sizes?
Can this be true? I would have thought it depended only on the blade.
If my hunch is right, then why the different sizes? I understand the baby is designed for tight curves but why the TWO larger sizes?
:mrgreen:
Anyway, Cindy and I do nearly all our store cutting with 60mm blades, because all our cuts are WOF cuts, we're just lopping off lengths of fabric from the bolts, and the 60mm are easier to control and stay sharp a lot longer.
The only time I use a smaller blade is when I'm cutting applique pieces, then I turn to a tiny blade, 18mm I think it is, because it's easier to cut curves and do freehand work with.
#19
I might have to give a 60mm a go - metrification is the word you were looking for :)
Thanks to everyone who chimed in on this thread - sounds like the large rotary saves time and money, since the blade lasts longer and you can cut through more layers. (although with my small amount of experience - I'm only attempting a couple of layers max)
I also find that no matter how hard I press down on the ruler (been using a 12x12" tonight) the cutter wants to push the ruler making me have to line it up again, half way through the cut - grrr frustrating.
Thanks to everyone who chimed in on this thread - sounds like the large rotary saves time and money, since the blade lasts longer and you can cut through more layers. (although with my small amount of experience - I'm only attempting a couple of layers max)
I also find that no matter how hard I press down on the ruler (been using a 12x12" tonight) the cutter wants to push the ruler making me have to line it up again, half way through the cut - grrr frustrating.
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