Updated info - FISKARS makes decorative blades for the 45mm rotary cutters too.
Check your local quilt shop or crafting store.
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There is lots of FUN to be had with your rotary cutter. Did you know that you can use your rotary cutter to make a pinked edge? Or a scallop or wave? I use the Decorative Rotary Cutting Blades from Olfa.
These
blades fit your 45mm rotary cutters; you simply remove your straight blade and
replace it with a decorative blade. I first used one many years ago when making
a model for a local shop and rediscovered them when planning a project to teach
on my Caribbean Quilting Cruise last January. I wanted my students to create a
Caribbean Cottages scene with bright fused fabrics and hand embroidery. These
decorative blades were perfect for adding a decorative edge to the fused
appliqué shapes.
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| Caribbean Cottages by Carol Stewart |
I have also used them to cut a decorative edge as the final
step for my collaged greeting cards and quilts.
Check your local quilt shop for
this fun addition to your rotary cutting system.
2 comments:
These blades are fun! I used a couple old handles so I didn't have to change blades all the time. If you don't have extra cutters around, look for them at the quilt guild sales!
Great suggestion. Thanks.
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