apylinski Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 This isn't really longarm related but it is quilt related. Has anyone ever seen the QuiltCut2 system for cutting fabric for quilts? Just wondering what you thought of it or if someone has it let me know how they like it. I saw one at a show last year and just found the flyer on it. At the time it was pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I owned one. Well, I guess I still own it. I loaned it to my SIL because I didn't really use it. It worked like they said, but I thought it was too much work to use it. I use my Studio Cutter mostly and everything else I just use my regular cutting board and rotary cutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have one. I really like it very much. I do have big tables so it sets at the perfect height for me and my bad shoulders. I can cut my strips and shapes quickly and easily. I have the GO cutter that travels with me, but I still love the QuiltCut 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I find my cuts more accurate with it than just a ruler as I have a tendency to have my ruler slip. I love mine. But I can say if you get consistant accurate cuts without it it is faster and cheaper without it. So not for everyone. It could be it makes me slow down and that works for me. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have one and I like it. Like Shirley said, cutting is more accurate. Having said that, I am considering the Studio cutter, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I just wanted to add that when you slip the ruler in the QuiltCut's grooved lip, when you're ready to cut, it puts an even pressure on the fabric and holds it firmly in place while you cut. That is the selling point for me, compared to using my rotary and a loose ruler, because it takes less force for me to keep several layers in place while cutting. Just wanted to add that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have one also. I like it. I don't use it like I used to because I also bought a Studio cutter and use it most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Ann, I bought the June Tailor 12-Inch-by-18-Inch Shape Cut Plus Ruler, for cutting strips. Haven't had any problem with slippage of ruler or fabric. Eleanor Burns was using it on one of her videos and since it looked easy, I gave it a try. I haven't used it to cut squares or triangles with yet. Only strips. Since I don't do fused or stitched applique, it meets my needs very well. You can buy similar shape cut rulers that will cut different size strips, like 2 1/2 or 1 1/2 if those are the only sizes you want, but this one will do 1/2 inch strips and to get the larger strips, you just skip over to the groove for the size you want to cut. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apylinski Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for all the input. I'd like to actually try them before buying. Or I will check out You Tube to see if there are any videos on any of these suggestions. The Studio Cutter looks great but a little more than I want to pay. Maybe one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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