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02-09-2011, 05:38 AM

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mjsylvstr

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I use my # 60 blade cutter.

Seems to roll along much better with stacking.

02-09-2011, 06:13 AM

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Deborah12687

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I don't stack and cut I just cut one layer at a time as I want my blocks to be square. In the past I use to do 2 layers at a time but found that the bottom layer was off when I cut it. I also pull threads across the lenth of the top of the fabric and cut the material so that the fabric is squared. Also I don't have the hand strength to cut thru many layers with a rotery blade, I have arthritis.

02-09-2011, 07:09 AM

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bcap911

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I find the same problem - two is my limit.

02-09-2011, 08:46 PM

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Quilter2B

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ddrobins1956

I've seen this advice in patterns also, but, for me, I know that I can not be accurate of I stack more than a double thickness. And I've found that cutting accurately is very important to the outcome of a nice block with seams matching and points not getting lost in seam allowance. I'm sure there are quilters that can cut 4 or more thicknesses and stay accurate, but it doesn't work for me.

ditto!