Tools for Textiles – Rotary Cutters

The introduction of the rotary cutter made a huge difference for quilters. Used in combination with a quilter's ruler (see the post here for more about rulers) made it easy to cut shapes quickly and accurately. A rotary cutter has a circular blade fixed onto a handle. There is a safety catch that allows youContinue reading "Tools for Textiles – Rotary Cutters"

Tools for Textiles – Thimbles

Here in the UK it's a Bank Holiday Monday today, so I'll begin this post with a (non-functioning) decorative thimble. If it stays sunny I hope to spend some of today on the beach at Ramsgate and will be sure to see plenty of seagulls! So, on now to some real thimbles, which can beContinue reading "Tools for Textiles – Thimbles"