janb

I used to use the clear ruler and rotary cutter, until I was introduced to the June Taylor shape cut!!!Wow, this thing is really super. Not I cut my strips with this and use the ruler for the smaller cuts. I really owe a "thank you" to those boards gals who told me about this. I had it for a long time, but didnt know how to use it.

Flying_V_Goddess

I'm so proud of myself right now. :) I just cut about 176 inches of binding strip and they're all perfectly straight!

Why was I afraid of my rotary cutter? I thought I'd be cutting crooked. Or slicing a finger off. ...or both.

lisainmo

It will become your best friend!!

Lady Crafter

Congrats on overcoming the first hurdle. If you have some fabric that you hate or won't use in a quilt, use it as a practice piece. Measure and cut to your heart's content.... just PLEASE be careful of your fingers! Practice makes (almost) perfect. :D

eaglebeak1960

good job!!! suggest u get what is know as a klutz glove made by FOons and Porter, it will save u from cutting your self oh and please dont get into the bad habit I have I leave it locked open yep u guessed it I cut my finger real good while it was laying on my cutting board (locked open) now I try to remember never never to leave it locked open.

Yours in quilting
Chris

lllog

I only cut panels with scissors, everything else I use Rulers. Has anyone used the new edge rulers with grafite on the edge to help keep your rotary cutter sharp?

Flying_V_Goddess

I've been remembering to lock it closed when finished cutting with it.

sherriequilts

I agree and locked open cutters can fall on the floor (or your foot!) and then you have a flat spot in the blade that won't cut. Yuck! Then it's off to Harbour Freight for new blades!

eaglebeak1960

did not know harbor freight had rotary cutting blades???

Flying_V_Goddess

I don't even know what Harbor Freight is. lol. Only companies that I know of that sell rotary cutters are Olfa and Fiskars. They are also the only two rotary cutters you can buy here in town. Wal-Mart carries Fiskars and the Quilt N' Sew Haven carries Olfa. I have a Fiskars. I wanted to try it out so I got the cheaper of the two, which ends up being even cheaper because of my lovely Wal-Mart discount card. Its working nicely so far. Perhaps my only gripe with it might be it not being ergonimcally designed so probably once I do some serious cutting of fabric my hands will hurt (as I tend to overdo things and should probably start buying things that are less of a strain on my body).