Calling all experienced quilters! Your advice...
10-21-2015, 05:02 AM
#21
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Slidell, Louisiana
Posts: 6,951
Hi and welcome to the board! I still have my original Fiskars rotary cutter, 45mm blades. I learned the hard way, only buy name brand blades from Walmart, Joanns, Hancocks, etc. Notice the center opening in those cheap blades, they don't fit the cutter correctly, and in the case of blades, you get what you pay for, IMHO. And I'm a cheapo, look for bargains like everybody else, try to find the sales and use coupons for best results.
10-21-2015, 05:26 AM
#22
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 150
When you first start a lot of things seem to be confusing... why not watch a few tutorials and see what and how things are used and then go from there... one of the easiest to understand and follow is the Missouri Star Quilt Company with Jenny Doan showing how to make different kinds of quilts...I learned so much from just watching her and have recommended her to many others who feel the same way...Hope you find quilting as enjoyable as the rest of us..happy quilting.
10-21-2015, 05:46 AM
#23
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,127
Welcome to the board. It depends on the size of your rotary cutter. There is an assortment of blade sizes. 45mm is the most common size. There are blades that can not be use in some rotary cutters since the manufacturer of the cutter wants you to buy their blades. I have Olfa cutters and buy the blades when they are on sale at JAF. Being disable, I now use my 28mm rotary cutter the most.
10-21-2015, 07:55 AM
#24
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,254
Welcome! You are entering the wonderful world of quilting where all things are possible, well almost. I use an Olfa almost exclusively and the 45 mm blades are perfect for just about anything you'll be tackling. I have a 60 mm that I have found to be fantastic when I'm doing multiple layers of thicker fabric. Yes, the blades at Harbor Freight are cheap; however, it is the old "you get what you pay for." Here's wishing you many happy years of quilting. You made the right step in joining this board, the quilters here are just plain amazing.
10-21-2015, 09:52 AM
#26
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nevada
Posts: 6,958
I would stick to Olfa or Fiskar blades. I just read a review of those Improved cut and people were having issues after the 2nd or 3 use of a blade. If you search Amazon, you can find some good deals on Olfa blades. I bought a 10 pack of Olfa 45 for a good price.
As far as the cutter itself, I prefer the OLFA 45mm Deluxe Handle Rotary Cutter, which has the retractable blade and ergonomic handle.
As far as the cutter itself, I prefer the OLFA 45mm Deluxe Handle Rotary Cutter, which has the retractable blade and ergonomic handle.
10-21-2015, 07:23 PM
#28
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: The other Milwaukie, Oregon
Posts: 1,913
If possible, I would strongly recommend taking a very basic beginner's quilting class. There you will be introduced to the essential tools and techniques. Gathering your supplies can be an expensive experience if you don't know what you are doing. The price of the class will be worth it if it keeps you from unnecessary purchases.
Soon you will have to change your "board name" because you will no longer be a newbie! hehehe! Welcome to our friendly helpful board and to a great life time hobby (oops obsession!)
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