Question about Fabric Cutters
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Has anyone used a Fabric Cutter? Do you have one you recommend and are they worth the money? Is a $200 cutter as good as a $600 cutter? Is there a real difference for a home quilter? Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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I'm looking for the same thing. I just saw a Fiskar cutting system at Joann's, was wondering if it is any good. It was $59.00. Also found the website for the quiltcut2, I was also wondering about that one. I have RA in my hands & wrist I need something that will be easy on the hands......Michele
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The different systems out there for cutting are really different in how they approach it.
The Accuquilt Go!, for example, uses dies to die cut the fabric; you need to turn a crank to run the die (with fabric and cutting mat on top) through the machine. The Studio version of this machine also uses dies, but it is much heavier, can cut more layers at a time, and requires a dedicated spot for it. (The Go! is lightweight and portable.)
The QuiltCut system uses a ruler and rotary cutter. I have heard that it takes some dedicated space to leave it set up.
I have an Accuquilt Go! and like it. I don't have difficulty cutting accurately with a rotary cutter and ruler, so I can't see how the QuiltCut would be of any additional benefit to me. I especially like the Go! for cutting triangles because it automatically lops off the corners for easy matching.
The Accuquilt Go!, for example, uses dies to die cut the fabric; you need to turn a crank to run the die (with fabric and cutting mat on top) through the machine. The Studio version of this machine also uses dies, but it is much heavier, can cut more layers at a time, and requires a dedicated spot for it. (The Go! is lightweight and portable.)
The QuiltCut system uses a ruler and rotary cutter. I have heard that it takes some dedicated space to leave it set up.
I have an Accuquilt Go! and like it. I don't have difficulty cutting accurately with a rotary cutter and ruler, so I can't see how the QuiltCut would be of any additional benefit to me. I especially like the Go! for cutting triangles because it automatically lops off the corners for easy matching.
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Originally Posted by emt2004
I'm looking for the same thing. I just saw a Fiskar cutting system at Joann's, was wondering if it is any good. It was $59.00. Also found the website for the quiltcut2, I was also wondering about that one. I have RA in my hands & wrist I need something that will be easy on the hands......Michele
Have you looked at the Martelli rotary cutter? It is ergonomic and keeps the wrist in a neutral position, so it is easier on the hands. It does take some getting used to, but I personally like it a lot. The Accuquilt Go! might work for you also if a cranking action is something you can manage.
#6
Originally Posted by Prism99
The different systems out there for cutting are really different in how they approach it.
The QuiltCut system uses a ruler and rotary cutter. I have heard that it takes some dedicated space to leave it set up.
The QuiltCut system uses a ruler and rotary cutter. I have heard that it takes some dedicated space to leave it set up.
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The Martelli rotary cutter really does make a difference & I highly recommend it in addition to the Alto QuiltCut system. The Alto QuiltCut holds your fabric steady while you use a rotary cutter to cut it. It has a built in ruler/measuring system and built in angles to lock your cutting bar into. It's hard to explain. I believe they have a video on their site that explains it much better than I can.
I bought mine to cut up scraps into organized sizes.
I bought mine to cut up scraps into organized sizes.
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Originally Posted by emt2004
I'm looking for the same thing. I just saw a Fiskar cutting system at Joann's, was wondering if it is any good. It was $59.00. Also found the website for the quiltcut2, I was also wondering about that one. I have RA in my hands & wrist I need something that will be easy on the hands......Michele
I just sit at my cutting table with rulers and/or templates and enjoy the cutting process
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