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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 youContinueContinue reading “Tools for Textiles – Rotary Cutters”

Tools for Textiles – Sewing-Machine Feet

This is the latest in the Tools for Textiles series (you can find measuring tools here, pins and pincushions here, safety pinsand clips here, irons and surfaces for pressing here, and scissors here . Here, I’m going to talk about the each sewing machine foot that I use often on my Bernina sewing machine. WhateverContinueContinue reading “Tools for Textiles – Sewing-Machine Feet”