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01-29-2011, 05:07 AM

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susanwilley

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This is the website. http://www.quiltcut.com/

Click on demo to see the video demo. It was about 209.00 when I bought it, don't know if that has changed. It does so many different cuts, for me it's well worth the cost.

01-29-2011, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I've posted my problem with this before. Unless I put the metal gauge in the exact same place on the fabric every time I cut I get cuts that are not exact from one cut to the next. If the bottom of the fabric is not lined up perfectly exactly straight on the mat line I get the V when cutting strips. I was spending more time getting the fabric in place and lining up the gauge to the exact spot it was taking me a long time to make one cut. What am I doing wrong?

If I understand your problem correctly, the cutting guide has a black dot that you line the metal gauge to for the size of the cut you want. After you make the first cut you line the gauge itself to the edge after each cut. Oh... I am so bad at explaining, I hope this helps. You should watch thier video a few times and see if that will help with your problem.

01-29-2011, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Painiacs

That is solo cool! Hate my fabric ides when I try to cut it! Where did u get it.? Is it expensive.

01-29-2011, 02:11 PM

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I had the Alto vendor show me how to cut and use the guide. She told me I was trying to be too exact. It was okay for my cuts to be a smidgen off. They are more like 1/8" off. I use the mat and board but not the guide anymore.