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10-26-2012, 03:52 PM

paulswalia

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Opinions on Simplicity rotary cutting machine

Has anyone used this machine (available at Joann's) to cut fabric strips (like 2.5 inch strips) ? I was thinking of buying one, but want to know if it's worth the investment.

10-26-2012, 03:59 PM

Prism99

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It's not sufficiently accurate for quilting. It would probably work for someone wanting to make rag rugs, fabric-covered cord bowls, etc.

10-26-2012, 04:01 PM

QuiltingHaven

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This has been discussed before and the general feedback was that it didn't work as well as everyone who purchased it thought it would be for quilting.

10-26-2012, 04:07 PM

retta97

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I have both Rotary cutter as well as bias tape maker and after a couple of times tring to use I found that neither one is worth what my husband paid for several christmas ago.

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10-26-2012, 04:47 PM

Weezy Rider

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The bias maker isn't that bad. I just don't use the post and hand feed from the roller. I control it. I do QAYG, and make a lot of strips. Sometimes I get tired of burning my fingers with steam using the manual bias makers. I have a Reliable and that thing does steam!