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Best rotary cutter for quilting/patchwork

annieg

Best rotary cutter for quilting/patchwork
« on: June 21, 2018, 17:32:37 PM »
Now I've shopped for (a) the book; (b) the rulers, I need recommendation for the best rotary cutter....
Any ideas anyone (Imi?) please?
Thanks in advance
 :woof:
Anniegg

Pearl

Re: Best rotary cutter for quilting/patchwork
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2018, 17:34:16 PM »
I have two, an Olfa 45mm, which I use most of the time, and a Clover 25mm, which I use with those infuriating template thingies. 

maliw

Re: Best rotary cutter for quilting/patchwork
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2018, 19:33:20 PM »
Olfa 45mm, I had a Fiskars one to start with and it put me off rotary cutting for quite a while, then I bought the Olfa and all problems solved. That is a personal thing, I just didn't get on with it - reason?????? I also have the Olfa 29mm I think it is but that is a fairly recent uy, I could live without it.
At leisure on the leisure penninsula

Iminei

Re: Best rotary cutter for quilting/patchwork
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2018, 20:22:34 PM »
I started with a 45m but then bought a 28m ....

for what reason ... I cant quite remember now, probably small freestyle curves ... but now its the only one I use !

It's a matter of what suits you !
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Lowena

Re: Best rotary cutter for quilting/patchwork
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2018, 21:15:57 PM »
Olfa 45m
Triumph of hope over experience :D

BrendaP

Re: Best rotary cutter for quilting/patchwork
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2018, 22:23:45 PM »
I have a Fiskars one like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fiskars-Rotary-Cutter-Titanium-Change/dp/B000B7M8WU

But as Iminie says, get one that suits your hands.

Also get into the habit of always snapping the safety mechanism into place every time you put it down, even if only for a few seconds.  Those circular blades are sharp!
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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mammafairy

Re: Best rotary cutter for quilting/patchwork
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2018, 13:12:35 PM »
I love my 'sew easy' one... but use Fiskars, Olfa etc with no problem.  :D