Originally Posted by
KathyJ
Several years ago, I won a trip to a major quilt show that included $200 cash. I purchased a Martelli mat, rotary cutter & strip cutter. Still have the mat - I use it as a measuring stick under my Olfa mat. Gave the rotary cutter & strip cutter away. Also have the useless lighted seam ripper. Those are just a few of my regretted purchases but will probably fall for something else in the future. What can I say, I'm a gadget girl!
I fell for the Martelli rotary cutter at a show, then didn't try it for awhile. Big mistake, I should have opened it immediately! It is the best thing since sliced bread! I have arthritis, in hands, ankles and back, so I can't stand to do my cutting, this little gem cuts through my fabric like butter with NO pressure on my hands, in fact I have to remind myself that I don't have to hang on so tight, it works without a lot of force. I too love gadgets, but this on is on top of the heap!