Originally Posted by sewingsuz
I have the same trouble sometimes and finally bought a blade sharpener. it does help in a pinch. I am left handed and can imagine cutting away from me like they tell you to do. Good luck!
I am left handed too, and was wondering what you mean you can't cut away from you. You cut towards yourself? Yikes. I cut away from myself w/no trouble at all...w/my left hand :). When I make my first cut I use my right hand, then move the ruler and do all the rest w/my left hand. Doing it that way means I do not have to rotate my fabric, or mat, to begin cutting my strips.