Does anyone else have fear of
11-19-2010, 09:17 PM
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I seldom lock my rotary cutter when I put it down - bad habit. However, every so often, I pick it up and it's locked!!
Turns out my DS locks it every time he sees it. Probably because he recently stuck his finger on my X-acto knife in my scrapbooking tote.
He doesn't "do" blood or pain very well. :)
Turns out my DS locks it every time he sees it. Probably because he recently stuck his finger on my X-acto knife in my scrapbooking tote.
He doesn't "do" blood or pain very well. :)
11-19-2010, 09:19 PM
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You know if you really don't like the rotary cutter, use scissors!
It might take a little more time. The first quilt I made was before there even were rotary cutters and I used templates and scissors.
It might take a little more time. The first quilt I made was before there even were rotary cutters and I used templates and scissors.
11-19-2010, 09:49 PM
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If you use the correct rules you should be OK. You will have a problem if you use a rule that is too thin - because you run the risk of cutting your hand or fingers. Also, get a rotary cutter that automatically retracts when you have no pressure on it - Kai cutters are an example. This will minimise the danger of accidentally cutting yourself. If you make sure you keep your hands behind the tool and cut away from yourself, you have less risk.
11-19-2010, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Wish I lived closer, I absolutely love cutting out a new project! Binding~~~that is a different story. LOL
I'm not afraid of cutting, I just have to do it in stages because of
my carpal tunnel. I LOVE doing binding. :D
11-20-2010, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Hmmmmm..... no I can't say that I do. It's been one of my favorite inventions since I started quilting.
But I have a huge fear that I won't get all my UFO's done in my lifetime lol
But I have a huge fear that I won't get all my UFO's done in my lifetime lol
11-20-2010, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by isnthatodd
I don't mind the cutting. I mind having to clear off and wash the table good before I can get started. Then, just when I'm going great I have to stop and put everything away. It takes forever to figure out where I was and get started again.
11-20-2010, 08:17 AM
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I only flip out if I make a big mistake. That is why I won't cut fabric if my kids are around me! I will mess up every time. I think I just have too many things going on and wind up not really thinking about what I am needing to do. You should think about the GO! It will cut your fabric accurately.
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