tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post4142480630744448820..comments2024-03-19T22:25:49.685+11:00Comments on Red Pepper Quilts: Tools of the Trade ~ The Rotary CutterRed Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146251579528285964noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-86684347373834017452011-05-12T05:30:43.233+10:002011-05-12T05:30:43.233+10:00Back in my college days, my classmates and I all h...Back in my college days, my classmates and I all had these same mats for model-building. When they became warped, we would lay them out on the hood of our car to get nice and hot, and then put them flat on our desk stacked with heavy books. I had to do it at the start of every semester. That was before I was quilting, so I won't vouch that it definitely gets flat enough but it is worth a try!!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17915757055526576836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-84126648396798310832011-04-15T15:24:24.923+10:002011-04-15T15:24:24.923+10:00Good to know. I need a bigger cutting mat!Good to know. I need a bigger cutting mat!NessaKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108527200793028314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-82385722239424317952011-04-12T14:21:10.605+10:002011-04-12T14:21:10.605+10:00Awesome! Thanks for this info!! Very useful.Awesome! Thanks for this info!! Very useful.Gigglestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336979943340724140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-82264892238491615832011-04-09T20:37:32.329+10:002011-04-09T20:37:32.329+10:00LOL - peoples are saying bigger ones are better! ...LOL - peoples are saying bigger ones are better! I have two 45mm Olfas (ok, one is DH's) and a 45mm pinking Olfa, two big mats, one medium and one small (the small is great for putting on a book and trimming pieces whilst listening to a DVD). I bought a cheapie little cutter from Scroatfight so that I can cut circles with my circle templates.<br />Funny how many people assume this is an American blog.yarnivoroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04253817840476574619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-3285434676412926732011-04-08T05:36:55.589+10:002011-04-08T05:36:55.589+10:00Thought I would add... don't leave your laptop...Thought I would add... don't leave your laptop on your mat, just saying ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-74654370623962491972011-04-07T23:00:45.865+10:002011-04-07T23:00:45.865+10:00What are your thoughts on rulers? I have the Omnig...What are your thoughts on rulers? I have the Omnigrid 6" x 12" which I like, but I often wish that I had bought the 6" x 24" for bigger cuts. What do you use?Side Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12439544433050497271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-78783532485566283962011-04-07T05:08:06.346+10:002011-04-07T05:08:06.346+10:00Yep, I've warped a HUGE mat before too. Such ...Yep, I've warped a HUGE mat before too. Such a bummer. Tried everything to flatten it again without luck. Grrr.Rachel at Stitched in Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187626491695441387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-76973037226032383662011-04-07T04:57:39.780+10:002011-04-07T04:57:39.780+10:00What a great post with lots of good info! I too h...What a great post with lots of good info! I too have created a wavy mat thanks to staying in the car too long when it was hot. I think I need one of those quick change blade cutters. So nice to find your blog.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755139450336905939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-18618496049426687582011-04-07T04:50:26.975+10:002011-04-07T04:50:26.975+10:00Ok thats it. I'm definately buying a bigger ma...Ok thats it. I'm definately buying a bigger mat and a 45mm cutter! Thanks for the tips!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065712810512009280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-88825840480004346002011-04-07T01:28:44.360+10:002011-04-07T01:28:44.360+10:00I agree with your assessment of the rotary cutters...I agree with your assessment of the rotary cutters and the larger Olfa mat. I have everything you've mentioned and few more. I would add, though that the 60mm cutter is extremely easy to use...in fact, it's my favorite and I cut a LOT of fabric! :) I have also heard the Harbor Freight rumor about replacement blades but haven't had a chance to get over there yet. I hope they have the 60mm size.imquilternityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960121584050010339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-52108274768127380142011-04-07T01:18:29.904+10:002011-04-07T01:18:29.904+10:00Amen on the sunlight/heat, sista! I ruined my fir...Amen on the sunlight/heat, sista! I ruined my first out-on-my-own-no-longer-using-my-momma's 24x36 mat by storing it vertically leaned against a table in front of the sun for a few months (then it was just a U shaped piece of junk) so now I have a 18x24 mat and I miss the 36"!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-8354505650845866642011-04-07T00:45:07.456+10:002011-04-07T00:45:07.456+10:00Such a helpful post! Where did you get your cuttin...Such a helpful post! Where did you get your cutting mat from? I need a bigger one but our local quilt shop is EXPENSIVE! Do you think the brand of cutting mat matters as much as the cutter?<br /><br />Would love for you to consider linking up one of your beautiful projects for my Wed craft link up!Jamie Oliver (@va_grown)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15707846929465671772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-3450484249212103542011-04-06T22:49:13.269+10:002011-04-06T22:49:13.269+10:00I love my Olfa cutters and mats too. I have 5 rot...I love my Olfa cutters and mats too. I have 5 rotary cutters! This is surprising as I am not much of a gadget buyer. I have three different sizes for fabric and one for paper. The fifth is a recent purchase of the cutters that close automatically. I use this one most of the time now.Esch House Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095448847070091632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-88354923869763150032011-04-06T22:43:34.261+10:002011-04-06T22:43:34.261+10:00Thank you for this post! I reblogged it on me and...Thank you for this post! I reblogged it on me and my friend's sewing business blog. Check it out if you want to! :)<br />PS I am constantly inspired by you!<br />www.stripedfeatherco.blogspot.comAnna Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596172090827597103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-30107722935679863692011-04-06T22:03:36.482+10:002011-04-06T22:03:36.482+10:00It's nice to get more info on the quick change...It's nice to get more info on the quick change one. My 45 mm looks just like your smaller one. Since I can use either hand for cutting, I've avoided the ergonomic ones that are one handed.<br />Mats ... I've heard a shower poof is great for getting those fibers out of the grooves. I finally replaced one of mine after 3 or 4 years. I'd used both sides until I noticed green sparkly dust on my fabrics after cutting them. The mat was being shaved by the rotary cutter.<br />BTW, I like your photo of your cutters in a teapot!SeeingStarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712856485174592845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-28079853058054416692011-04-06T18:53:43.904+10:002011-04-06T18:53:43.904+10:00How do you always know what I'm thinking?
I th...How do you always know what I'm thinking?<br />I think you are a reincarnation of my (beloved by all) grandma she was a dressmaker and her name was Rita!!<br /><br />I have just borrowed my Mums 28 and cant get on with it, keep cutting my ruler.<br /><br />Can you do a post on rulers too, because I want to buy the right one, as they are pricey here!<br /><br />Thanks<br />ClareSelfsewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-49807820976092874222011-04-06T16:51:12.780+10:002011-04-06T16:51:12.780+10:00Cute post. I have more rotary cutters than I prob...Cute post. I have more rotary cutters than I probably need, but I also like the ease of having one in my bag that I take to classes, retreats, workshops, as well as my regular rotary cutters at home. Then there are the extras for small, medium, large blades, not to mention the benefits of ease of having a rotary already setup with a fancy blade. We didn't even touch upon household security...and how rotary cutters are excellent household protection tools (LOL!).<br /><br />SewCalGal<br />www.sewcalgal.blogspot.comSewCalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-30837086501242739732011-04-06T14:52:47.617+10:002011-04-06T14:52:47.617+10:00Oh, I left my mat in the trunk of a car, in Septem...Oh, I left my mat in the trunk of a car, in September, in Arizona. I had to buy a new one, needless to say.<br /><br />I rarely change blades, just to save money (though eventually I'll probably lose a finger), but I did hear about the Harbor Freight cutters another person commented about. That would probably change my life.Melanie@Crafty Cupboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460395774928798150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-25723663473107157692011-04-06T14:32:40.063+10:002011-04-06T14:32:40.063+10:00Very spooky, I was just wondering about how often ...Very spooky, I was just wondering about how often to change cutting blades. If there was some time period they are good for.The crafty wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108386112557145513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-50749293880406319082011-04-06T13:25:12.228+10:002011-04-06T13:25:12.228+10:00I wish I'd splashed out for a slightly bigger ...I wish I'd splashed out for a slightly bigger cutting board when I bought mine. It's 23" wide which means that when you're cutting WOF you can only see the numbers and markings at one side. Really not useful!Jill Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972297466174622976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-7412467326800103982011-04-06T12:57:07.300+10:002011-04-06T12:57:07.300+10:00This is WAY useful! I'm looking into a safer c...This is WAY useful! I'm looking into a safer cutter, and I realllly want a bigger mat.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170032696624433205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-80089248694724326202011-04-06T12:47:52.135+10:002011-04-06T12:47:52.135+10:00I read on another quilting blog recently that rota...I read on another quilting blog recently that rotary cutter blades are sold at Harbor Freight tool store on the cheap. I stopped by the other day, and had a heck of a time finding them, but I did!! Including tax, the cost was $1.85 for a 2 pack! They are called "carpet cutter blades" or some such. I was worried that they wouldn't fit right or would be dull, but nope. They work like a charm for 45mm cutters!!! YAY! I was having a really hard time coming to terms with the cost of replacement blades even WITH a coupon at Michael's and Joann.razberiswrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238503266492157576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-8380731636713313492011-04-06T12:45:47.293+10:002011-04-06T12:45:47.293+10:00Sorry yet another question :D How often do you cha...Sorry yet another question :D How often do you change your mat? I just bought one and I am already having issues with it, the groves where I have been cutting....grrrr (maybe it's my brand)Crystal Hendrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474148625835632625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-22414278170281547592011-04-06T12:45:14.535+10:002011-04-06T12:45:14.535+10:00I've discovered that you can buy cutting mats ...I've discovered that you can buy cutting mats by the roll online...much more economical to buy a large one that way (lines marked or not, and even cut to a custom size if you want to affix it to your cutting table).Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486127981293088285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-76136634743784674192011-04-06T12:41:16.886+10:002011-04-06T12:41:16.886+10:00I have quite a few cutters but find I usually use ...I have quite a few cutters but find I usually use my Olfa with the ergonomic handle. I like how the blade retracts when you release the handle. When I use my other cutters, I find I'm careless with closing them up. A friend of mine was always forgetting to close hers , so I bought her one too.corinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721991590394385731noreply@blogger.com