ILoveToQuilt

My go-to size is always the 28mm Olfa. I find the 45mm and 60 mm way to big for my needs (I only cut one layer of fabric at a time)and doesn't fit my hand comfortably (the handle is too thick). The 18mm cutter is too small for most applications, although I use it when I am cutting small pieces. **This reminds me of the Three Bears...too big, too small and ah...just right!** (I have used the Fiskars, Olfa, Clover and Dritz cutters and use the Olfa now exclusively. Most comfortable fit for me.)

Which size rotary cutter is your favorite and why?

Anita

NJ Quilter

My go-to is the 45mm. It's a comfortable size for me. I had the 60 and decided it was just way too large for me. And I think it was the 28 that was just way too small. Actually gave that one to a friend when her 45 got lost in her sewing room and she was in the middle of a project. The 60 might be floating around in my cabinet - no clue really.

Jeanne S

The 45mm is my "go to" rotary almost all the time. But I am usually cutting 4 layers at a time--the fabric length folded twice to cut strips.

dakotamaid

Depends on what I'm cutting. I like my 45mm but I have largish hands so it is comfortable for me. For curves I like the smaller 28mm. I use Olfa cause they were the first ones out (?) and I wanted to try rotary cutting vs my old trace and scissor method. 60mm is good for multiple layers and heavier fabric, I use upholstery fabric for some of my bags.

Zinda

I like the Olfa 60mm the best. I had to use the 28mm for cutting small things and it was just so different. I do think the different sizes are good for different cutting needs.

PaperPrincess

I have an old KAI. It's the teal and purple one, no frills. I think it's from the 90's (maybe 80's??????) 45mm blade and small, thin handle which fits my hand well. I dislike the ones with the thicker handles, they cut OK, but tire my hand. I also have a Martelli ergonomic 45 MM that I also like. When I have a lot of cutting to do, I find that if I switch back and forth between these 2, I avoid hand fatigue.

Barb in Louisiana

For me, it depends on the project. I'm doing a Judy Niemeyer Paper-Pieced quilt right now. I use the 28mm for accurate, 1 or 2 layer cuts or trimming up the finished block. The 28mm is great for freehand cutting around curves. When I'm cutting 12 layers of template pieces, I want the 60mm with a new blade.

My normal go to cutter for up to 6 layers, is my 45mm. I guess you could say it is my favorite. I wouldn't give up any of my rotary cutter sizes. I have duplicates of all my cutters. If I go to a class or sew-in, I have my travel box packed with all 3 sizes and extra blades.

QuiltnNan

my fav is the 45, probably because it automatically retracts for safety. i almost never use my 60. i like the 28 for small pieces, but it doesn't work well on multiple layers

MDQuilter

I like the Olfa 28mm too. I use it all the time. The 45 is too big for most of the cutting I do and the 60 makes me nervous; it seems to wobble in my hand a lot when I use it. It's very cumbersome.

DebraK

I use the 45mm on my cutting table for cutting strips, trimming blocks etc., and I use the 28mm near my machine for paper piecing. Haven't tried the 60mm.