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Old 12-25-2010, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Flour Sack Mama
I still have scissors. If I decide to invest in a rotary cutter, do I need to be concerned about the brand to get a certain quality?
Just be sure to buy a quilting quality, not scrapbooking quality rotary cutter. It will last longer, be sharper and cut more accurately, INMO. The same for a self-healing mat. These items take a lot of wear and tear so buy the best you can afford.
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Old 12-25-2010, 02:42 AM
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Rotary cutter most of the time except for fiddly bits.
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Old 12-25-2010, 03:09 AM
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I use both.I do a lot of machine applique,cutting out small pieces and for curves I use scissors,for pieced blocks I use my rotary cutter.
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Old 12-25-2010, 05:44 AM
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I use both
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Old 12-25-2010, 02:12 PM
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I think the rotary blade revolutionized the quilting world when it was introduced in 1985. Unless I am quilting with templates, ALWAYS a rotary blade. My fave is a Fiskars all-in-one, but they are not available any more.
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Old 12-25-2010, 02:42 PM
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I love my rotary and use both depending on what it is. But my faves are my Fiskers, Olfa and Ginghers! I have to hide the Ginghers from the kids. I have a couple of pairs of $2.00 ones you get from Walmart or Dollar General store for paper and such.
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Old 12-25-2010, 03:51 PM
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just learned how rotary cutter wonderful
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Old 12-25-2010, 08:31 PM
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Old 12-25-2010, 08:37 PM
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Fiskars are great. Just make sure your can get blades. I like the middle size, and have to order online because Wal- Mart has stopped carrying the blades and the rotary cutter. Invest in a large self healing cutting mat and ruler and you will wonder why you ever used scissors. Maerry Christmas and Happy New Year. but, most of all Happy Quilting.
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Rotary all the way!! :-D
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