Thanks Christine . No one has ever shown me the correct way to cut with a rotary cutter. It’s good to learn the proper way. Good luck with your operation tomorrow. Hope all goes well. Chris is a sweetheart. You are so cute together x
Christine’s tutorials are always the most professional ones can be found. Thanks for your tenacity explaining the different techniques, leaving it to personal preference. May God grant you mercy & pain free recovery,Psalms 51:53- For By his stripes we are healed.Amen
Ah, it's so lovely to meet Chris, you clearly have a lot of fun together, he's so good to help you out while recovering. These are super good practice tips and it's good to be reminded of them every now and then. Thanks Christine
Gold star for Chris.⭐ Lovely to meet him. Great cutting tips, thank you. I hope all goes well with your surgery tomorrow and wishing you a speedy recovery.
This was such a good lesson and reminder even for those experienced in using a rotary cutter. Chris is a good student, he asked good questions and it was fun to see you both in the video.
Chris did very well. Thank you for teaching all of us. Doesn’t hurt to have a refresher. Always learning. 😁 All the best for your surgery and recovery. ❤🙏🏼💐
Thank you Chris, you did great & you're never too old for beer!! It's a great video for learning to cut accurately & safely. I love all your videos. Praying for you that all goes well with your surgery & you have a speedy recovery. Thank you for what you do.
I knew it would be great video, but it was great. He was trying to be such a good student, I laughed a lot. I think I have seen that person who you were talking about, still makes me shiver. It felt like I was watching a horror movie. Not only is it dangerous but it makes it so much more difficult for themselves. Take care and hoping for a speedy recovery.
Thanks Chris! You make a great guest star😉. So glad Christine has you to help out while she’s recovering. I would go batshit crazy if I had to go an extended period without my creative outlets. If that ever comes up for me, hopefully I will have a great helper available as well
Thanks for another lovely video! I wish you a speedy recovery, make the most of your downtime, take a breather and enjoy this time to just breath and relax!
Thank you for this video - cool video and with such great instructions from a patient teacher no wonder Chris got the hang of it! Interesting to see the difference between someone who has done it a million times and a beginner.
This is wonderful! I’ve been using rotary cutters for many years and I learned valuable things from your methods. A beginners mind can yield treasures. Thank you! ❤
Fantastic basic 101 to the rotary cutter, some more videos with teaching Chris will be great for all newbies out there and some of us oldies who may have got into bad habits ! Note to self order a new ruler as mine has munch marks !!! 😅
Thank you for doing this video Christine! I’ve been teaching quilting for 20 years, and I’m a fanatic about people closing their blades, I’ve heard far too many horror stories about injuries that have required fingers being stitched. I am also mortified by how some people use a rotary cutter on videos, and aren’t using safe practices. For a quilt, I will never use the lines on a mat-only the lines on the ruler as they’re more accurate. For bags or pillows or other larger cuts, that aren’t as precise, I very occasionally will use the mat lines, but they also get distorted when the same line is used a lot and aren’t good for precision quilting. Wishing you all the best with your surgery and a speedy recovery!
Thanks Crystal. I was concerned I may have been too harsh about safe practices, but these things can be so dangerous. I still can't get the image of that person sawing her fabric the way she did out of my head.😱
So many useful tips, invaluable for me as a beginner, if only I'd found something like this sooner, please do something on measuring accurately and cutting multiple pieces of fabric, many thanks for this brilliant tutorial, best wishes for your op.
You and Chris had me laughing. I get those same looks from my hubby if I try and teach him anything sewing related. You'll need a chart for stars to track Chris's progress in the sewing room. 😁⭐✴️✳️⭐
Thanks Christine! You taught me some new things as well. I had always used scissors and just recently started using a rotary cutter. Chris did a great!
Hi Christine. Just a note to say thanks about the tips on the electric cutter. Mine just arrived from Amazon 10 minutes ago. I unpacked it straight away and have been cutting up pieces to make some tote bags. For the life of me I do not know why I didn't buy one years ago. No more aching scissor hands xx
Thanks Christine, when I did lessons the first lesson was put your blade when your not using it. One lady on a retreat didn't listen, well I don't need to tell you what the result was. Luckily we had a nurse in the class.. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.😊
Thanks Janet. This happens all the time. Every time I'd do a new class, there would usually be at least one that would forget to close their blade. I'm just as bad with scissors. I can't walk away from a table with them left open even a little bit😁
Great to see you both together, Chris did a super job for his first go, wishing you all the best for your surgery Christine, I thought is was Friday just gone. Enjoy some down time,
Chris did a great job learning and you taught very well too. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow (or maybe that’s today now? Not sure when video was). I hope you heal well and quickly afterwards 🥰❤️🩹🥰
Thank you so much for this! I've struggled and twisted trying to use my tools...you'd think you'd just know how to do it, some do I suppose but I am not one! I really appreciate it! I probably already missed you going for your surgery- I wish you a speedy recovery! - 🤗 Monica ❤
I am so impressed teaching us even on the eve of surgery! Best of luck and great thoughts coming your way. Plus, I learnt a lot because I’m not the best cutter.🙏🤗
Great tips Christine. I haven’t used my rotary cutter yet so it was great for me. Prayers for your surgery tomorrow and for a speedy recovery. Woo hoo Chris you’re going to be a great apprentice. I’m hoping I can cut as good as you. I’ve missed quite a few videos Christine I’m now going to have to binge watch to catch up but the trouble is I’ve got to do that with everyone, it’s going to take me forever. Anyway I really hope your surgery goes very well for you tomorrow and you’re not into much pain afterwards Christine.
I use an eight pound dumb-bell on the other end of the ruler away from me. If it is my big square ruler, I use two (eight pound) dumb-bells. Both of my dumb-bells have the soft non-slip coating on them (so that they don't scratch the surface they are placed on, and to keep them from slipping out of sweaty hands). The lines have faded on my mat; however, I have always used the lines on my ruler. Not all rulers are the same (some of them don't measure true). I know two women who taught their husbands how to help them with their cutting and sewing. Both husbands now love to cut, sew, quilt, and design their own crafted items. One of them, Tom, has won many blue ribbons for his quilting. Quilting wasn't considered an ART until men started doing it.
I used to have several male customers that would compete with their wives over their tapestries and embroidery items. The men did better work each time. It was quite funny 😁
Hi Christine , it's hard giving up cutting fabric to have someone else do it for you. I've taught the grands how now , but it still makes me nervous when the blade is in someone else's hands😮. Good demonstration
Thank you so much for this lesson. I sliced my finger open the second time I used my cutter. I ended up getting one that self-retracts and found my ruler slides all the time (I’ll start practising my crab walk). Can you only cut straight lines with a rotary cutter? I love your channel, you explain things so well and that you are a local (Victorian). Good luck with the surgery tomorrow and have a speedy recovery.❤❤
Thanks Suzy. You can sew curves with your rotary cutter as well. I did a video a while back using different scissors and cutters, and showed cutting curves. You should find it in the sewing tips playlist. "Beginners guide to cutting fabric"😀
Thank you for sharing, appreciate your good works. Kindly show how to cut on bias with the ruler please, thank you. Blessings for your surgery and recovery
Thanks Sajo. I did a bias cutting video about a year ago. You'll find it in the sewing tips playlist. If it doesn't suit, let me know, and I'll do another when I recover😊
Hi Christine just popped on to wish you good luck for tomorrow, Please keep us up dated , even if no projects ,we would all love to know how you are doing. and how well Chris is doing with you out of action, All the best, Speedy recovery, Avril x
So hope all goes well with your surgery, those blades even when no good for cutting, are still so so sharp. How scarey that blade sounded in that cutter a bit blunt to cut , but would definitely cut you. Well useful tips to people today. Very worth while. I am left handed so it looked odd coming from the other way when cutting. Good luck with your cutting Chris. Definite pass. Take carex
When I learned the cutting, there wasn't special grip rulers and I was taught to place my pinky finger off the side to help prevent slipping. My issue with teaching that is simply not having a wide span. I'm using better rulers these day, as I am no longer a beginner, but the price of the special dotted line is prohibited to a beginner piercer. I have several older rulers with the gripping stuff bought in a roll, and I highly recommend this product to all persons who cannot afford the highest level of rulers, especially when we have just started the journey into piecing. I have 26 years behind my piecing journey, and only started changing out the most used rulers over maybe 5 years.
If Chris needs any male fabric cutter companionship, he could check out Matt Jordan from Jordan Fabrics. 😊 Their "500,00 Giveaway" video has a great crab crawl portion at about 9 minutes I believe. Their video called "Tour our Company" starts straight off I believe with Matt cutting fabric. I looked for quite sometime for another of Matt's cutting videos. It must be at the end of one of their tutorials. It was from him that I learned the trick to use a handweight on the ruler. It reduces the amount of the crab crawl, I feel. Best wishes for your surgery Christine. I look forward to your videos. I live on the northern edge of NY state.
I'm a big fan of Jordan fabrics. I started using a 5lb dumbbell on my ruler like Donna and Matt do. It makes long cuts so much easier and faster. No more slipping rulers and more accurate cuts.
Thank you Christine, this video was great! I recently started using a rotary cutter and like Chris, my fabric kept bunching at the beginning. I also noticed my ruler tends to slip often. Could this be from my table being too tall? I'm only 4'10" and usually cut on my dinning table. Thanks Chris you're a great student!
I have a hard time cutting fabric with my rotary cutter. I have a new blade have to apply so much pressure. Makes me nervous. I don't want to get hurt. Do cutting mats go bad? Mine seems kind of hard. I always close my blade before it leaves my hand btw
Very brave of Chris. He definitely deserves a beer or a cup of tea. Sending you very best wishes for your operation.
Thanks Sarah. He's a good man. 😊
Thanks Christine . No one has ever shown me the correct way to cut with a rotary cutter. It’s good to learn the proper way. Good luck with your operation tomorrow. Hope all goes well. Chris is a sweetheart. You are so cute together x
Thanks Christine. Chris is a real gem. Life wouldn't be the same without him😁
Christine’s tutorials are always the most professional ones can be found. Thanks for your tenacity explaining the different techniques, leaving it to personal preference. May God grant you mercy & pain free recovery,Psalms 51:53- For By his stripes we are healed.Amen
Thanks so much Betty 😀
Chris was a good student n he passed the test.
He sure was Lucille 😃
Ah, it's so lovely to meet Chris, you clearly have a lot of fun together, he's so good to help you out while recovering. These are super good practice tips and it's good to be reminded of them every now and then. Thanks Christine
We do have so much fun together Claire. He's a real gem 😀
This was very precious. I loved the interaction.
Thanks Sheri. We had heaps of fun😊
Thank you for this video and bravo to Chris for his willingness to participate. Your videos have inspired me to learn to sew!
That's so wonderful!😀
Gold star for Chris.⭐ Lovely to meet him. Great cutting tips, thank you. I hope all goes well with your surgery tomorrow and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks Trixie. He did a fabulous job😊
Hi Christine and Chris! Chris did a great job. Christine: sending you positive thoughts for healing. Love your videos.
Thanks so much. He did a great job😊
Aww well done Chris, you are a star cutter 😊 Good luck lovely lady with your op x 💐💐💐😘
Thanks so much Belinda 😊
Excellent demonstration!
Beers for Chris!! Cheers 🍻!
Yes, he deserved it. Thanks Christine😀
Cheers! (with a cup of tea!) ☕☕
This was such a good lesson and reminder even for those experienced in using a rotary cutter. Chris is a good student, he asked good questions and it was fun to see you both in the video.
Thank you. We had fun doing this together😁
Chris passed with flying colours. Well done Chris. Really informative tutorial. Thank you. Hope your surgery goes well tomorrow.
😀 Thank you Shirley
Chris is adorable!!! You two make such a cute couple.
He sure is Eileen. Thank you😀
Chris did very well. Thank you for teaching all of us. Doesn’t hurt to have a refresher. Always learning. 😁 All the best for your surgery and recovery. ❤🙏🏼💐
Thanks Narelle 🙂
Thank you Chris, you did great & you're never too old for beer!! It's a great video for learning to cut accurately & safely. I love all your videos. Praying for you that all goes well with your surgery & you have a speedy recovery. Thank you for what you do.
Thanks Carol. Chris was fabulous 😀
Bravo Chris and all the best Christine with the surgery and downtime. So enjoy both of your channels.
Thanks girle. I may have to read all my sewing books from cover to cover😁
Chris you get a gold star. Blessings and prayers for your surgery.
Thanks Pam. He did a great job. 😀
Well done Chris. Thanks for the tips.😊
Thanks Giovanna😊
You two are absolutely adorable together...luv
haha, this is pretty much standard in our home😁
I knew it would be great video, but it was great. He was trying to be such a good student, I laughed a lot. I think I have seen that person who you were talking about, still makes me shiver. It felt like I was watching a horror movie. Not only is it dangerous but it makes it so much more difficult for themselves. Take care and hoping for a speedy recovery.
I couldn't believe I saw that either Judi. In all my years, it was the first time ever. Chris was perfect. We had a lot of fun with this one😀
Chris did great! 🤩
He sure did Ann😀
Way to go Mr. Chris! You have a great teacher.
haha, that's what I tell him all the time🤣
Thinking of you for your surgery ! You have a great helper there. Looking forward to seeing more from you and hoping you heal super quickly.
Thanks Jean. He sure is a great help😊
Chris is a star pupil. Great tutorial for even a seasoned sewer. A lot of people have bad habits Keep teaching.
So true! Thanks Pat 🙂
Thanks Chris! You make a great guest star😉. So glad Christine has you to help out while she’s recovering. I would go batshit crazy if I had to go an extended period without my creative outlets. If that ever comes up for me, hopefully I will have a great helper available as well
haha, he did a fabulous job Cynthia. I know my fabric and tools will be in good hands😀
Thanks for another lovely video! I wish you a speedy recovery, make the most of your downtime, take a breather and enjoy this time to just breath and relax!
Thank you Juanita, I will 😀
This is a great refresher course. Chris is a good student
I will keep you in my prayers, Christine.💟
Thank you Barbara. He was fabulous 🙂
Your fantastic Christine. Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much Eva 😀
Thank you for this video - cool video and with such great instructions from a patient teacher no wonder Chris got the hang of it! Interesting to see the difference between someone who has done it a million times and a beginner.
Thanks TM. Chris was a fabulous student 😄
This is wonderful! I’ve been using rotary cutters for many years and I learned valuable things from your methods. A beginners mind can yield treasures. Thank you! ❤
You're very welcome!
Speedy recovery, peace and blessings to you ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Carol😊
Chris did a great job! Best of luck with your surgery!❤
He sure did. Thanks Lyn 🙂
Well done Chris, you two are pretty cute together ❤
I hope your surgery went well today Christine, and hope you’re not too sore. All the best x
😀 Thank you Leigh
Prayers for an easy recovery
Thanks Julie😀
You guys were so cute! 😊😊 Thanks for showing this tutorial.
Our pleasure Diane. Thank you😊
Fantastic basic 101 to the rotary cutter, some more videos with teaching Chris will be great for all newbies out there and some of us oldies who may have got into bad habits !
Note to self order a new ruler as mine has munch marks !!! 😅
Thanks Sally-Anne. We do have plans to teach each other how to do things on one another's channels. It should be fun😊
So funny. Such a good sport. You passed, Chris. Love your banter!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery
Thanks Melanie. We certainly enjoy each other's company😀
Thank you for doing this video Christine! I’ve been teaching quilting for 20 years, and I’m a fanatic about people closing their blades, I’ve heard far too many horror stories about injuries that have required fingers being stitched. I am also mortified by how some people use a rotary cutter on videos, and aren’t using safe practices. For a quilt, I will never use the lines on a mat-only the lines on the ruler as they’re more accurate. For bags or pillows or other larger cuts, that aren’t as precise, I very occasionally will use the mat lines, but they also get distorted when the same line is used a lot and aren’t good for precision quilting. Wishing you all the best with your surgery and a speedy recovery!
Thanks Crystal. I was concerned I may have been too harsh about safe practices, but these things can be so dangerous. I still can't get the image of that person sawing her fabric the way she did out of my head.😱
So many useful tips, invaluable for me as a beginner, if only I'd found something like this sooner, please do something on measuring accurately and cutting multiple pieces of fabric, many thanks for this brilliant tutorial, best wishes for your op.
Thanks Mary. That's a great idea. It may be a while before I can cut properly again, so please remind me in a couple of months😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs No problem, concentrate on recovering from the operation.😊
Great video, Chris is a quick learner, I think he did great. I hope everything goes well with your surgery.
Thanks Terri. He did a great job😊
You and Chris had me laughing. I get those same looks from my hubby if I try and teach him anything sewing related. You'll need a chart for stars to track Chris's progress in the sewing room. 😁⭐✴️✳️⭐
I may have to buy my own stars Teresa! 😉🤣
Haha, I'm sure you can make them yourself Chris😊
Thanks Teresa. We had heaps of fun doing this together😊
Thanks Christine! You taught me some new things as well. I had always used scissors and just recently started using a rotary cutter. Chris did a great!
Thanks Juanita. He did a great job 😊
This was funny he's a real character all the best
Thank you. He's like that all the time😄
Chris will be a very good helper! Wishing you all the best Christine. You got this! Keep us updated
Will do Jennifer. Thank you😀
Kudos on the rotary cutter!! They do hurt. Prayers on ur surgery!
Thank you Nita😀
What a good man!!! I'm sure late husband would have done Thai for me too! He helped me with everything else ❤
Yea, I think I'll keep him Tammy😀
Best wishes for your fast recovery Christine x
Thanks Christine 🙂
Hi Christine. Just a note to say thanks about the tips on the electric cutter. Mine just arrived from Amazon 10 minutes ago. I unpacked it straight away and have been cutting up pieces to make some tote bags. For the life of me I do not know why I didn't buy one years ago. No more aching scissor hands xx
That's awesome Jay. You won't know yourself 😀
Thanks Christine, when I did lessons the first lesson was put your blade when your not using it. One lady on a retreat didn't listen, well I don't need to tell you what the result was. Luckily we had a nurse in the class..
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.😊
Thanks Janet. This happens all the time. Every time I'd do a new class, there would usually be at least one that would forget to close their blade. I'm just as bad with scissors. I can't walk away from a table with them left open even a little bit😁
Thank you so, so much! This was so informative and helpful. I love watching your videos.
Thanks so much. We enjoyed doing this together😀
I have a 3 lb dumbell weight that I place on the far end of my ruler. Keeps it from slipping sideways. Chris passed of course. Thanks for the lesson.
I might need that weight for my physio Cynthia. Chris did a fabulous job as usual😁
Great to see you both together, Chris did a super job for his first go, wishing you all the best for your surgery Christine, I thought is was Friday just gone. Enjoy some down time,
Thanks Faye. We do have a lot of fun together, and he did great too😀
Thanks Faye! 😁
Wishing you well with your surgery and for a speedy recovery, Christine. 🧡
Thank you Leah😊
hope your surgery goes well and wishing you a speedy recovery
Thanks Gilly 🙂
Chris did a great job learning and you taught very well too.
Good luck with your surgery tomorrow (or maybe that’s today now? Not sure when video was). I hope you heal well and quickly afterwards 🥰❤️🩹🥰
Thanks Teresa. Still tomorrow. As I comment, it's Sunday evening here😊
Great job Chris!!
Looks like you’ll be in good hands Christine.❤
Again, good luck and speedy recovery!
Cathy from Nevada.
Most definitely Cathy. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much for this! I've struggled and twisted trying to use my tools...you'd think you'd just know how to do it, some do I suppose but I am not one! I really appreciate it! I probably already missed you going for your surgery- I wish you a speedy recovery! - 🤗 Monica ❤
Thanks so much Monica. Just heading in now😀
Well done Chris!
Yeah, he did a great job😀
Wonderful I just bought a rotary cutter so was pleased to get this tuition thank you
Glad it was helpful!😀
A very useful review..thanks. Best wishes on surgery and do the PT, that is the key to a successful surgery❤
😃 thanks Dorothy
Thank you all your videos, I'm really enjoying watching them. All the best for your surgery and speedy recovery 🙂
Thanks Rachel😀
Some great reminders.
Thanks Elaine😀
I am so impressed teaching us even on the eve of surgery! Best of luck and great thoughts coming your way. Plus, I learnt a lot because I’m not the best cutter.🙏🤗
Thanks Debbie😊
Passed well done Chris
He's a good lad😀
Thank you for this video, I never learned how to properly use a rotary cutter and mat. All the best tomorrow!
Thank you Lyn😀
Great tips Christine. I haven’t used my rotary cutter yet so it was great for me. Prayers for your surgery tomorrow and for a speedy recovery. Woo hoo Chris you’re going to be a great apprentice. I’m hoping I can cut as good as you. I’ve missed quite a few videos Christine I’m now going to have to binge watch to catch up but the trouble is I’ve got to do that with everyone, it’s going to take me forever. Anyway I really hope your surgery goes very well for you tomorrow and you’re not into much pain afterwards Christine.
Thank you Pamela.
Just practice and go slow. You'll be fine 🙂
I use an eight pound dumb-bell on the other end of the ruler away from me. If it is my big square ruler, I use two (eight pound) dumb-bells. Both of my dumb-bells have the soft non-slip coating on them (so that they don't scratch the surface they are placed on, and to keep them from slipping out of sweaty hands). The lines have faded on my mat; however, I have always used the lines on my ruler. Not all rulers are the same (some of them don't measure true).
I know two women who taught their husbands how to help them with their cutting and sewing. Both husbands now love to cut, sew, quilt, and design their own crafted items. One of them, Tom, has won many blue ribbons for his quilting. Quilting wasn't considered an ART until men started doing it.
I used to have several male customers that would compete with their wives over their tapestries and embroidery items. The men did better work each time. It was quite funny 😁
Hi Christine , it's hard giving up cutting fabric to have someone else do it for you. I've taught the grands how now , but it still makes me nervous when the blade is in someone else's hands😮. Good demonstration
It sure is Bonnie. He'll do great though 🙂
How do you know when to change the blade? Thanks. I’ve had a terrible time cutting fabric…this is great!
Linda, if you need to press hard, or keep cutting the same spot, it's time to change the blade 😀
Thank you so much for this lesson. I sliced my finger open the second time I used my cutter. I ended up getting one that self-retracts and found my ruler slides all the time (I’ll start practising my crab walk). Can you only cut straight lines with a rotary cutter?
I love your channel, you explain things so well and that you are a local (Victorian). Good luck with the surgery tomorrow and have a speedy recovery.❤❤
Thanks Suzy. You can sew curves with your rotary cutter as well. I did a video a while back using different scissors and cutters, and showed cutting curves. You should find it in the sewing tips playlist. "Beginners guide to cutting fabric"😀
Thank you for sharing, appreciate your good works. Kindly show how to cut on bias with the ruler please, thank you. Blessings for your surgery and recovery
Thanks Sajo. I did a bias cutting video about a year ago. You'll find it in the sewing tips playlist. If it doesn't suit, let me know, and I'll do another when I recover😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I have checked, all good thank you. Take care and speedy recovery
Good luck with the op Christine. 💐
Thank you Carole😀
Good luck dear girl , will be thinking of you xx
Thank you so much Patricia😊
Christine: I'd like you to cut some 2 inch strips.
Chris: MULTIPLE?!!
My hubby and I burst out laughing when he said that!!
Sending healing vibes!!
Haha, that was a very funny moment 😄
😂 so cute. Great teaching.
Best of luck tomorrow!❤
Thanks Yvonna😀
All the best for your surgery and a quick recovery. You have a good helper... maybe apprentice...🤔 😉
😀 Thank you Janice
It's so much easier than what shows in this video.
🤔🤷
It sure is Monica. Thank you😀
Hi Christine just popped on to wish you good luck for tomorrow, Please keep us up dated , even if no projects ,we would all love to know how you are doing. and how well Chris is doing with you out of action, All the best, Speedy recovery, Avril x
Thank you Avril, I will.
Just heading there now 😊
I can only say at this point I am only 5 mins into the video but poor Chris🤣 But get it right Chris I also need to learn this! Jim
haha, Chris did an excellent job, as I'm sure you will too Jim😁
Speedy recovery!
Thanks Dee😊
So hope all goes well with your surgery, those blades even when no good for cutting, are still so so sharp. How scarey that blade sounded in that cutter a bit blunt to cut , but would definitely cut you. Well useful tips to people today. Very worth while. I am left handed so it looked odd coming from the other way when cutting. Good luck with your cutting Chris. Definite pass. Take carex
Thank you Karen. Chris did a fabulous job😀
When I learned the cutting, there wasn't special grip rulers and I was taught to place my pinky finger off the side to help prevent slipping. My issue with teaching that is simply not having a wide span. I'm using better rulers these day, as I am no longer a beginner, but the price of the special dotted line is prohibited to a beginner piercer. I have several older rulers with the gripping stuff bought in a roll, and I highly recommend this product to all persons who cannot afford the highest level of rulers, especially when we have just started the journey into piecing. I have 26 years behind my piecing journey, and only started changing out the most used rulers over maybe 5 years.
I remember when I first started, using a clear plastic roll that adhered to the underside of my rulers as well. It made a huge difference 😁
If Chris needs any male fabric cutter companionship, he could check out Matt Jordan from Jordan Fabrics. 😊
Their "500,00 Giveaway" video has a great crab crawl portion at about 9 minutes I believe. Their video called "Tour our Company" starts straight off I believe with Matt cutting fabric. I looked for quite sometime for another of Matt's cutting videos. It must be at the end of one of their tutorials. It was from him that I learned the trick to use a handweight on the ruler. It reduces the amount of the crab crawl, I feel. Best wishes for your surgery Christine. I look forward to your videos. I live on the northern edge of NY state.
Thank you Steph. I'll check out that channel whilst I'm incapacitated😁
I'm a big fan of Jordan fabrics. I started using a 5lb dumbbell on my ruler like Donna and Matt do. It makes long cuts so much easier and faster. No more slipping rulers and more accurate cuts.
🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻Three cheers for Chris 😊. Christine where can I get a very large cutting mat like the one you are using thank you.
He did a great job. Cutting mat is from JKTrading in Australia 😄
Thank you Christine, this video was great! I recently started using a rotary cutter and like Chris, my fabric kept bunching at the beginning. I also noticed my ruler tends to slip often. Could this be from my table being too tall? I'm only 4'10" and usually cut on my dinning table. Thanks Chris you're a great student!
A tall table could be a problem for you Lisa. You want it so you're applying a little more downward pressure🙂
Best of luck for successful surgery tomorrow!
Thanks Sue😊
I have a hard time cutting fabric with my rotary cutter. I have a new blade have to apply so much pressure. Makes me nervous. I don't want to get hurt. Do cutting mats go bad? Mine seems kind of hard. I always close my blade before it leaves my hand btw
Yes, cutting mats can go bad. Try using the other side to see if that helps. It's also better to get a good quality blade for your cutter. 😊
Hello, is there any books or magazine for the bigner. If there is wher can i get it.
Good question. I've never seen a book or magazine.😁
Where did you get your big mat from?
Kaylene, the mat is from JK Trading in Australia😊
I am thinking of buying an industrial sewing machine what do recommend good rules
Kerryn, it took me years to pluck up the courage to buy an industrial machine. I wouldn't go back now though😀
Need to know how to change the blade
That's a good idea Mary😁
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Thanks Diane😊
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Hahaha. Thanks Joy 😀
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I am praying for you to have a sucessful surgery.
Thank you Joan😀
He passed
With flying colours Prescilla😀
That’s good
Good luck with your surgery
@prescillaferris4693 Thanks Prescilla 😊