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Scissors or rotary cutter?

Old 12-23-2010, 10:23 AM
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Which one do you use to cut out the majority of your fabric?

Scissors for me. I'm starting to learn how to cut with a rotary cutter, but have only used it for binding strips.
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:28 AM
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I only use scissors for minor trims. It's rotary all the way for me! Just think of yourself as a purist (O: Rotary cutters haven't been around too long in the history of quilting. Wonder if they quilted before scissors were invented?
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:29 AM
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Rotary cutter for me
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:31 AM
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Rotary cutter. I hardly use my big scissors any more.
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:32 AM
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Rotary cutter for most everything...I only use scissors if I have to.
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:32 AM
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Rotary Cutter. I only use scissors to trim or cut threads, and applique' on the rare occasion I do it.
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:33 AM
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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?
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:33 AM
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rotary cutter. unless i must trace templates, like drunkard's path that need to be cut with scissors.
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:34 AM
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My sissors are mostly for cutting thread these days.
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:35 AM
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rotary cutter! I only use scissors to trim and for threads or for applique.
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