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    Old 12-27-2013, 06:34 PM
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    Default Got the Olfa circle cutter for Christmas from DH!

    I have wanted it for a long time and am so anxious to start on my old denim jeans faux cathedral window quilt! Anyone else have fun suggestions for this awesome tool?
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    Old 12-27-2013, 06:42 PM
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    I love mine. Practice on a few scraps before you start. I think there might be a you tube video out there to watch as well. It just took a little practice to get the hang of it. One I did, I was able to cut dozens of circles in about 15-20 minutes.
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    Old 12-27-2013, 06:51 PM
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    Go~~~~~~~~Keep us posted on your circle projects?)
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    Old 12-28-2013, 05:22 AM
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    How small can you cut? I just cut 408 1" circles yesterday. Will it cut small?
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    Old 12-28-2013, 06:40 AM
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    Good luck with it. I can't get mine to work. Probably operator error!
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    Old 12-28-2013, 08:04 AM
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    I have one but have not tried it out yet.
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    Old 12-28-2013, 09:28 AM
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    Use mind to make stacknwack coasters -- so 4 layers of fabric. Practice is important before you do your actual cutting. They do work, takes a leap of faith not to pull the fabric around changing the circle shaping, but use the ratchet to continue to circle.
    I use the BACK of my cutting mat, no reason to use it face up as the lines are of no use.
    Might look for a video....
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    Old 12-28-2013, 02:26 PM
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    I would heavy starch my fabric first.
    And use a rotating mat as you cut, don’t try it with one.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkiLVdwInQM
    Here is an image showing similar usage with the new model.
    http://www.blackrocktools.com/media/...p-2_action.jpg
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    Old 12-28-2013, 03:37 PM
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    Drunkards path should be able to be done with a circle cutter. It may take some experimenting to be sure how to do it.

    also yo-yo's
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    Old 12-28-2013, 03:55 PM
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    How wonderful to have a DH who pays attention to what you are doing
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