Scissors or rotary cutter?

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12-25-2010, 12:50 AM

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Gabrielle's Mimi

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Originally Posted by Flour Sack Mama

I still have scissors. If I decide to invest in a rotary cutter, do I need to be concerned about the brand to get a certain quality?

Just be sure to buy a quilting quality, not scrapbooking quality rotary cutter. It will last longer, be sharper and cut more accurately, INMO. The same for a self-healing mat. These items take a lot of wear and tear so buy the best you can afford.

12-25-2010, 02:42 AM

#112

Moonglow

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Rotary cutter most of the time except for fiddly bits.

12-25-2010, 03:09 AM

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Katiequiltsalot

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I use both.I do a lot of machine applique,cutting out small pieces and for curves I use scissors,for pieced blocks I use my rotary cutter.

12-25-2010, 05:44 AM

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reginalovesfabric

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I use both

12-25-2010, 02:12 PM

#115

doowopddbop

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I think the rotary blade revolutionized the quilting world when it was introduced in 1985. Unless I am quilting with templates, ALWAYS a rotary blade. My fave is a Fiskars all-in-one, but they are not available any more.

12-25-2010, 02:42 PM

#116

Momma_K

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I love my rotary and use both depending on what it is. But my faves are my Fiskers, Olfa and Ginghers! I have to hide the Ginghers from the kids. I have a couple of pairs of $2.00 ones you get from Walmart or Dollar General store for paper and such.

12-25-2010, 03:51 PM

#117

theifner

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just learned how rotary cutter wonderful

12-25-2010, 08:31 PM

#118

HisPatchwork

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rotary cutter

12-25-2010, 08:37 PM

#119

RobinB

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Fiskars are great. Just make sure your can get blades. I like the middle size, and have to order online because Wal- Mart has stopped carrying the blades and the rotary cutter. Invest in a large self healing cutting mat and ruler and you will wonder why you ever used scissors. Maerry Christmas and Happy New Year. but, most of all Happy Quilting.