Alright #quiltsky my handy rotary cutter no longer works (blade retracts while cutting.) I do quilt on a budget. Shoot me your recommendations, the one I currently have uses a 45 mm blade. I do have a bunch of extra blades so that's the size I need! Brand? Why do you love it? - ThreadSky

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social • 46 days ago

Alright #quiltsky my handy rotary cutter no longer works (blade retracts while cutting.) I do quilt on a budget. Shoot me your recommendations, the one I currently have uses a 45 mm blade. I do have a bunch of extra blades so that's the size I need!

Brand? Why do you love it?

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candicebennett.bsky.social•46 days ago

I think I have the same Fiskars one I bought 15 years ago. I like how it locks.

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social•46 days ago

Mine was a Fiskars and I also like the lock but that was the one I broke.

isewquilts2.bsky.social•46 days ago

Creative Grids!!! It’s very heavy, but it’s SO much easier on the wrist because you don’t have to use as much pressure. It’s not cheap but I won’t use anything else. I’ve had carpal tunnel surgery and it’s the only rotary cutter that doesn’t bother my wrist.

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social•46 days ago

Good to know! Thank you.

maggiehendricks.bsky.social•46 days ago

I love my olfa. The way the blade retracts is intuitive and safer than the Fiskars. And I could use the same 45 mm blades I used on the Fiskars. Also, look at the Olfa website for sales.

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social•46 days ago

I was looking at the olfa, and wondered how it performs. Thank you for the feedback.

sasquatchstitchez.bsky.social•46 days ago

I've been using these straight handled Olfa's because I use Stripology rulers and they work well together. I'm going to try a Famore next time because they have good reviews and they have ball bearings so they are supposed to be easier on the wrist/arms.

barneysayso.bsky.social•45 days ago

I'm really enjoying the ergonomic ones. I am using this one now.

marcinyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

This is my fav — primarily because I don’t have to worry about retracting the blade — I let go, it retracts. It comes in multiple colors as well if that’s your thing.

maggiehendricks.bsky.social•46 days ago

Yep! That’s what I have and love it. And I have it in pink.

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social•46 days ago

This was another one I was looking at. I wasn't sure about the squeezing of the handle.

neonne.bsky.social•46 days ago

this is what I use and love it, it's currently about half the price shown in the screencap: $18 from Amazon, OLFA brand

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social•46 days ago

It's good to know, it's on my short list of what I'm considering thank you for your input.

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social•46 days ago

Thanks everyone, I just ordered an Olfa.

hazelann1.bsky.social•46 days ago

Missouri Star has a really nice one with a ball bearing design.

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social•46 days ago

The extra blades I have are for Missouri star, and dang it they are amazing! Best blades I've ever bought.

makereadgrow.bsky.social•46 days ago

I used a fiskars for years and years till I started to wear out the mechanism, replaced it with the same model but it was totally different and felt SO cheap. Switched to the basic Olfa and I have the small and the 45mm and they are doing great.

jillkocher.bsky.social•46 days ago

Grace True Cut. It's economic. Love it. There are rulers that go with it. You don't need them. Regular rulers are just fine.

quiltlovinlisa.bsky.social•46 days ago

I'll check it out, thank you.

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