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virtualbernie 07-24-2010 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Joyce
Now I have 2 things on my list for my next JoAnn coupons.
I need the larger Shape Cutter. Simplicity rulers have a hinged 2 1/2" bias ruler for binding. It's cool.

I got this shape cut (Shape Cut Pro) today. It's originally $49.00 for the ruler and mat. I used my 40% off coupon and ended up paying $20.00 for it. I've seen the ruler alone for $64.00.

AliKat 07-24-2010 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by quilterken
If you just want to cut a bunch of squares get a June Tailor Shape Cut Ruler.
Fold fabric to fit under ruler, cut strips, rotate ruler & repeat.
Great for watercolor quilts

Be careful with this type ruler. If you even slightly tilt your rotary cutter then the sizes aren't uniform. I only use it when I am making fabric baskets, because there it doesn't matter.

ali

candyce 07-24-2010 04:24 PM

The accuquiot go has a die for 2" squares

teacherbailey 07-24-2010 04:41 PM

With a sharp blade and good body placement (lean into it with your whole body) I rotary cut 8 at a time....using the "cut strips then cut the strips into squares" method.

Annz 07-24-2010 04:49 PM

If they're really small I would cut them a little at a time and very carefully otherwise I would cut strips, pile them up and cut into squares.

nativetexan 07-24-2010 04:51 PM

for such small squares, i cut strips and then squares from those. a few layers at a time.

butterflyquilter 07-24-2010 06:38 PM

The Accuquilt Go is fast and easy.

dmackey 07-24-2010 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by Farmer Girl
The Shape Cut ruler rocks for this!

DITTO!

Diane

Linda58 07-24-2010 08:14 PM

June Taylor Shape Cutter. It is on my shopping list!
I love new cutting tools.

virtualbernie 07-24-2010 08:28 PM


Originally Posted by butterflyquilter
The Accuquilt Go is fast and easy.

I have the GO and don't get me wrong, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my GO but you have to be careful when you lay out the fabric on it (as with all methods of cutting). I have found some of my squares were smaller than they should be. I have found, however, that the benefit of cutting a gadrillion strips/squares in a short amount of time out weighs a few short squares.


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