icul8rg8r

TeresaS - which quilt shop? I get to Olympia/Lacey area about once a month or so (haven't visited any quilt shops, but would love to!).

Coverdude

The machines I've seen slip. I have the Shape Cut Plus by June Tailor and I use the Martelli ergonomic cutter and no sore wrists or fingers any more.

cdmmiracles

I agree with the members that are saying the june tailor shape cut ruler, I have the shape cut plus and it makes cutting all my pieces so much easier. Even if you want to cut the strips down into rectangles, squares etc.........june tailor shape cut plus is awesome.......I paid $25 for mine on amazon.

qwkslver

I bought the Simplicity and returned it as well. It cuts wavy strips. No way to slow it down.

Kitsie

What do you guys do to stop your June Tailor from slipping? Have used it, too and love it but was trying to avoid "manual" cutting.

mike'sgirl

You can put different things on the back of rulers to help them not slip. I usually use the little sand paper dots on the back of my rulers. I have the June Taylor ruler too, and I love it. I have arthritis too, and it helps me not get so tired. I am going to try the Martelli ruler, too.
The June Taylor ruler is pricey, but shop around or use a coupon. It is so worth it. Just zip, zip, zip, and your done. Hope this helps you. Gina

jcrow

I bought the Simplicity cutter and was so disappointed. It wouldn't cut the fabric. It was a joke. I took it right back and got my money back. Don't even waste your time. I promise you won't like it. Save up for the Go Baby. I don't have a cutting machine because I think I wouldn't be able to afford all the dies and mats I'd want. So I just use the June Taylor ruler and my other rulers. But don't waste your time on the Simplicity. Really!

Jim's Gem

I use the June Tailor Shape cutter all the time. I have added little dots of "sandpaper" on mine to help prevent slipping. I use an Ergonomic cutter, the Martelli cutter ( I have bad shoulders/ 3 surgeries) also, it helps to keep one finger, such as your pinkie off of the ruler and on the mat to help stabilize it. As I cut further down the mat, I place my hand near the line I am cutting. Keep your cutter up right, don't lean to left or right, that caused you to move the mat ant your cutting line.
Try an ergonomic cutter, that might be easier for you to use

Prism99

I have used a variety of things on the backs of rulers, including the June Tailor Shape Cut, to prevent slipping. The best by far that I have found are the "Grip Strips" from http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/GripStrips.html . They are inexpensive, easy to apply, and they work! The worst thing I can say is that the website is confusing. The grip strips, though, are wonderful. I am putting them on all of my rulers.

I currently have two grip strips on my June Tailor Shape Cut but plan to experiment with adding 2 more (and maybe even one in the middle) as my attention seems to "slip" occasionally when cutting. I agree with keeping at least one finger off the mat while holding in place.

katkat1946

Check out The Big Little Book of Fabric Die Cutting Tips. It's written by Ebony Love and is just as clear and logical as her many YouTube videos are. In fact look up some of them. One section of this book is devoted to presenting the features of the main choices for fabric die cutting machines. It's a wonderful reference for this tool.