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#4
The 45mm is best for cutting out pieces and strips. But for curves and trimming "dog ears" I like my 18mm. I have a 60mm that was given to me, but don't think I have used it more than a dozen times in the 2 years I've had it.
#6
The 45mm is the size I reach for first. I have a larger one, and if I was cutting out strips for a log cabin, I would use that one. Like Julie said, smaller ones are better for tight curves and some appliqued shapes.
#7
I have a 60 mm and was told by an experienced quilting mentor that she uses it when she is cutting several layers at a time. For example, she cuts strips from 3 pieces of fabric at a time, so she is going through 6 layers of fabric. She said it doesn't "push" the fabric, but cuts through easily. I am still not really comfortable doing that yet LOL!
#9
Doing the OBW I was cutting through 6 layers of fabric, the 45mm blade would not be able to handle that. It would be handy to keep a 60mm around for cutting more than 2-3 layers at a time. :D:D:D
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