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Surprise in Sacks from Quilt Show in Houston

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I know you all have been wondering what was in my sacks from the Quilt Show in Houston. Well….I had a few minutes and finally took this out of the box.

The Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine

This is the coolest gadget. You can make strips of fabric from 3/8" up to 2-3/4". The really cool thing about it is the blades are not sharp, and you can use the Rotary Cutting Machine for paper, too. It also comes with a perforated blade and makes a pinking sheered edge to your fabric or paper. The folks from Simplicity warned me that it takes some practice, and I can see where it will take some patience on my part. I should know from my crochet experience that old saying “Practice Make Perfect” is true. Well, I need some more practice. So I’ll keep practicing and talk to you later because this is addictive.

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HumorMe CROpro ID: 5353 - 05/01/2009 05:43 PM Posts: 242 Projects: 64	11/24/2009 05:35 AM Oh, darn, another toy that I might HAVE to have!! Sounds like fun, especially if you do any fabric crocheting. And I have soooooo much fabric (and so little time!) RJ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass ~ It's about learning to dance in the rain. www.picturetrail.com/humorme
KatsPurr Double CROpro ID: 5747 - 05/04/2009 05:23 PM Posts: 568 Projects: 55	11/24/2009 10:33 AM I thought the same thing, RJ - that this machine would be great for fabric-crochet strips. I won't be buying one, tho ... first, 'cuz I haven't even tried fabric crocheting yet - and also 'cuz of the learning curve the machine has. The brand is, after all, Simplicity - and I think it would be great if they had a machine that would be very simple to use, without needing much practice to get used to it. I remember reading from someone (not on CS) that they were not pleased with it. Hope you end up loving it, Tamara! Kat (in northern Idaho) Hooked on Crocheting since March 2008 "The stars differ from each other in their beauty and brightness." [1 Corinthians 15:41] *WE ARE ALL 'STARS'!!* :-)
BMoore Triple CROpro ID: 6588 - 05/04/2009 09:29 PM Posts: 1671 Projects: 56	11/24/2009 03:23 PM I've been seeing a lot of advertisements for the rotary cutter and have wondered how well it did. Simple to use is really the key here I think. You'll have to keep us updated on this one Tamara. :) Hugs N Smiles :) BarbM
GrannySquare Double CROpro ID: 32926 - 06/07/2009 02:47 AM Posts: 734 Projects: 69	11/24/2009 11:01 PM I love the plain old rotary cutter and when I saw this one I thought....OMG, another "Gotta Have." I have a large rotary cutter, and a small cutter, and a rotary cutter that cuts 2 strips at the same time and the strip width is adjustable. When I finish a sewing project I take the leftover fabric and cut it into strips so when I am ready to crochet I have strips ready to go. I also have them cut in case I decide I want to make a Log Cabin Quilt or strip piece something else. I learned to prepare myself better from when I worked in a quilt store, the owner was one of those people that believed in having fabric ready to use at all times. Gosh she taught me a whole lot and I haven't forgotten it....I hope. One Of The Chain Gang--Molly

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Surprise in Sacks from Quilt Show in Houston

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