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Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit

Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit Quilters, meet your new best friend—the Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit makes cutting quilt pieces easy! Described as “The Ultimate Crafters tool” the Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit is a cutting and embossing machine. You … Read more

Cutting Mats For Quilting

In my opinion, I would say cutting mats for quilting are an essential, not an option!

In this article I’ll cover the essentials you need to know about cutting mats, from selection through to storage and cleaning.

This is a short article giving a brief explanation of patchwork piecing methods with some videos for a visual explanation. As you already know, generally quilts are formed using blocks which can be joined together by hand or machine. There are different methods … Read more

Scissors for Quilting

Not all scissors are made equal, and if you’ve ever tried to cut fabric with scissors that have been used for cutting paper, you’ll know what I mean!

There are many different kinds of scissors, including scissors for quilting. Choosing the best quality is important, good tools = good job!

Many of you will be using some kind of fabric cutting device however, you do still need good pairs of scissors for some tasks.

Of course, you can go to a dollar store and buy some but I don’t recommend this. I’ve tried it and it’s a false economy, a few cuts and they break or go blunt!

The Simplicity Rotary Cutter Machine is no longer available

brother scanncut cm100dm home hobby cutting machine built in scanner

Brother Scan Cut Machine

We know how expensive it is to keep buying different dies and different size quilting rulers to get the shape we want for our projects.

Well, how about a product that scans AND cuts, like the Brother Scan Cut Machine?!

A world’s first, you don’t need any cartridges dies or computer software.

You can scan a photo, sketch or an image and the Brother ScanNCut will whatever shape you want.

What is a Fabric Cutter

What Is a Fabric Cutter? If you’ve always used scissors or a rotary cutter to cut your quilting fabric you might not have heard of a fabric cutter. So what is a fabric cutter? It is a tool that is … Read more

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Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit

Cutting Mats For Quilting

Patchwork Piecing Methods

Scissors for Quilting

Simplicity Rotary Cutter Machine

Brother Scan Cut Machine

Brother Scan Cut Machine

What is a Rotary Cutter

What is a Fabric Cutter