The rotary cutter has truly revolutionized quilting. Its ability to cut fabric so quickly and accurately has made it an absolute must-have for every quilter. While a rotary cutter is much more efficient for quilting than scissors, it is also more likely to cause injury if not used properly, or used with appropriate caution.
I personally have had two trips to the emergency room for stitches on my left pointer finger. My accidents were the result of skipping my rotary cutter off of the edge of my ruler and up over my finger that was helping to secure the ruler in place. I was being too casual and careless with my cutting, and not taking the time to make sure I had my hands and body properly placed before I cut. Read more »
Quilting Tips, rotary cutter, rotary cutters, tips for using rotary cutters Posted by Lisa Blair as Quilting, Quilting Tips at 1:00 PM EDT
