juliea9967

I use the wave blade for finishing the seams of all items I make with fleece - baby clothes, blankets, hats, etc. I think it makes a nice finish, is not bulky or scratchy like a serger edge, and it looks nicer than just a cut edge. I also use it to cut the edge off of all fabrics prior to washing. It keeps the fabrics from fraying so bad in the washer and dryer. I love my wave blade and use it a lot.

nancyw

I use the scallop one to cut the edge of fleece that I make for cuffs on Christmas stockings.

JoantheQuilter

I have never used one since I read, I believe right here on Quilting Board, that they damage the cutting board. Cutting boards are way too expensive to shorten their life. I was thinking of buying one to 'pink' the edges of fabric to lessen all the fraying when washing and drying but just decided not to take the chance.

ghostrider

I was given the wave and pinking blades as a total surprise by a QB friend (thanks again friend! *wink*) and now have the scallop blade, too. I use all three for cutting raw edge fused appliqué shapes for art quilts. The cuts are much more organic and are perfect for leaves, flowers, just plain shapes, lots of things, real and imaginary. I have great fun using them. They make me smile.

And as for ruining my cutting mat...I simply turn it over and use the backside with the decorative blades. No big deal.

kay carlson

One quilt shop I frequent uses the wave blade to cut cotton yardage from the bolt. The same shop tears wide cotton backing to make sure the grain is visible for straightening.

Rose_P

I use the pinking blade on the cut edges before washing my fabrics and wouldn't want to do without it.

quiltingshorttimer

Have used a scallop and you do need to be careful that you don't nick edge of ruler and they are harder on cutting mat so use an old one or backside.

oldtisme

I use the Linking blade for cutting the fleece strips for the tie quilts. Sure saves my hand & fingers from the pains of cutting with linking scissors.

juliea9967

What is a linking blade? This sounds interesting.

mamagrande

I have the wave one but have never used it to cut fabric. I have used it for paper crafts, such as party invitations, pictures etc.