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Is there anyone else that does not put their index finger on top of the cutter when rotary cutting and why is it important to do it that way? I tried it but didn't feel like I had as much control. I've always cut with all fingers underneath the cutter and the thumb to the side. It's too late to change now. I think my finger would start hurting pretty quickly and maybe I'm slightly double jointed as the tip of my finger turns up when cutting that way.
I'm liking your fabric choices so far. Keep them coming.
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I don't hold my rotary cutter with either the index finger on top or the thumb holding any part of the cutter. I have a Martelli rotary cutter and it is designed so that you wrap your middle, index and little fingers around the handle and the handle stays snug against the palm of my hand. I'm not using my fingers to push the rotary cutter forward--all the pushing action is coming from the palm of my hand. As a result, less pressure on my joints and I can plough through several layers of fabric without pushing down hard because the palm of my hand is pushing the rotary cutter forward. This is part of the reason my blades last a whole lot longer too. I tried both the Dritz and Olfa cutters but LOVE my Martelli. Of course, if you are not familiar with it, this rotary cutter also does not look like a conventional one. However, it is the design of the rotary cutter that makes me not use my index finger on top of it.
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I'm going to be behind from the go-get, I had a friend come over yesterday so we could discuss and sort out pattern drafting (skirt for me & blouse for her). Today Izzy & I are have a girls day out, I want to get my skirt cut out, and we have to pack for going away tomorrow lunchtime and won't be back until a week Sunday. Hey-ho, we will just have to see how things go. (And my lovely stack of starched fabrics got moved to a safe place & I cannot see them now :lol: )
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Renata, that cutter looks interesting, I haven't seen them here yet. But I do use my index finger on the top of my cutter and don't have any problems, yet! My difficulty is that I get a sore wrist from holding the ruler down on my left thumb joint (it's arthritic damn it! :x ). So if I am doing a lot of cutting for a big quilt (like the spools one) it can end up very sore from the pressure.
Rosemary are you going somewhere nice?
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Rita, I think you would really like the Martelli ruler. It is ergonoically deigned to be more comfortable to use and easier on joints. I really like mine.
Renata, they do recommend the first finger on top of the cutter but you apply pressure with the heel of your hand instead of your wrist.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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I use the regular Olfa cutter with my index finger on top. It never occurred to me to put my index finger anywhere else so I haven't tried it that way. But this way works for me and it seems like it would give you a bit more control since you would be applying some pressure closer to the blade, but I don't know if that's true.I've never tried the Martelli cutter so will have to do that sometime. I'll also have to look at the Martelli rulers. Sounds interesting. And I certainly love my Martelli clips that I use when binding!
I cut a bunch of squares last night and made one 9-patch. I'm going to be making all of my patches different so won't be using any strip piecing. I had some trouble getting started since my Oliso iron decided to completely die last night (ironic after riding in the airport shuttle with a very annoying Oliso salesperson on the way to Long Beach!) so I had to throw it away and get out my Velocity iron that I had bought a while ago in anticipation of this day. But I'll get all of my blocks done this weekend and will post a picture!
Nancy
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Rita, Martelli has addressed your left thumb problem with their nonslip rulers. They are quite expensive and are not transparent like we are accustomed to, but hold the fabric in place without slipping so that you don't have to press down hard on the ruler while cutting. I cannot comment on them, however, because I've only seen their demo but never tried it myself.
Mr. Martelli is a problem solver. He designed the original Martelli rotary cutter for his mother who was having difficulty with the conventional rotary cutter because of severe arthritis as she was getting older. I have to say that my wrist is never tired no matter how many pieces I cut with this rotary cutter. Because of the design, he made one for left-handed users and one for right handed. I know people at the Martelli booth at quilt shows recommend you place your index finger over the top of the cutter but it is only for comfort, not for function. Customers who were still using the index finger to push the blade through the fabric were then bringing back the rotary cutter because they thought it did not work. This year, Martelli has redesigned the handle to force you to hold the cutter snugly against the heel of your hand with your middle, ring finger and pinky so that you WILL push with the heel of your hand and not try to involve the index finger on top.
I spent some time earlier this year with a member of the Martelli family who has a slightly different take on how to make the point on using their cutters. The first point is that you would never use your fingers to push a car (if your battery was dead). You would put the palms of your hands on the trunk and then push with the heel of your hand. The same principle goes for this rotary cutter. The second point is that, as a result, you don't need either the thumb or index finger to do anything. Without touching the rotary cutter with either your thumb or index finger, if you use the heel of your hand alone to push, you will be able to do it with less effort and a straighter cut. When you put your index finger on top is just decoration, a place to put your finger for personal comfort but it has no function. The redesign of the handle should make it easier for one not to try and push with both palm and index finger. This explanation made better sense to me than anything I had heard to-date. I've actually tried the new design and it makes it more difficult for you to hold the rotary cutter in your hand incorrectly.
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Originally posted by ReetzbobeetzRenata, that cutter looks interesting, I haven't seen them here yet. But I do use my index finger on the top of my cutter and don't have any problems, yet! My difficulty is that I get a sore wrist from holding the ruler down on my left thumb joint (it's arthritic damn it! :x ). So if I am doing a lot of cutting for a big quilt (like the spools one) it can end up very sore from the pressure.
Rosemary are you going somewhere nice?Just always on the lookout for someone to join me in my addiction. LOL
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Originally posted by loise98Renata, Just checked. My index finger rests on top, and yes I am pushing with the palm or heel of my hand. I think I rest my forefinger on top because the tool fits into my hand better that way. Haven't used my other rotary cutters since I got this one. I love it!
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I will definitely look at the Martelli cutter again since they improved the design. It's been a few years since I tried it. Currently I'm using the Olfa ergonomic cutter. I can cut for a long time without getting tired. I will try my finger on top again without using so much pressure and see if that helps. Right now I don't have any cutting to do. I'm actually tearing my fabric and repurposing the curtains in my DH's den. These will be finished this week and then back to the cleaning and shopping for the new home.
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I was right. My fabric was perfect for pressing first thing this morning. Rosemary, leaving the starch to soak into the fibers and dry overnight made the fabric heaven to press. I can hardly believe how quickly I accomplished that task. Next time I will not hang the fabric on a clothesline with a dip in it from the weight of the wet fabric. Some of the longer pieces got a bit distorted. I'll either divise a way to pull the line tight and straight or use a drying rack. As for fabric choices this is a start. I followed Laura's advice and picked a focus fabric and used it as a basis for my choices. It's the one on the upper left. The focus fabric may or may not become the border for this quilt. I was considering using the green as the background fabric but then I remembered I got a yard of Ricky Tim's miracle fabric (varigated pastels) and it is now being prewash and will also be taken into consideration. The miracle fabric is the one that lights up Ricky's Dad's Lone Star if you remember that quilt. I think it is often on the set for TQS.
Time to do some cutting.
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I noticed today there is only one post. So here is my work. Fun little blocks.
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Please inform if there are any instructions for the outer border . It uses the template B from the Centre block, but what...
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Your color choices are great, and your quilting is beautifully done.
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Beautiful work Helen!
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This is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful job!
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Finished quilting yesterday! This was my first time to use spray baste. I sprayed each layer outside and then assembled...
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So Sorry! I accidentally deleted my last post trying to edit and re-add a smaller photo so it would show up, which also...
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Hi Barbara, I’m just wondering if the running stitch around the appliqué flowers stitched prior to quilting or is it...
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I think because 80% of the pattern was revealed in the first 4 months these last months feel like they are very slow. Agreed...
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Done for now
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Photo is too big. There is a post at the top of the 2024 BOM forum with help for posting photos
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I tried to attach a picture under show your progress and it showed that I attached it but didn’t show up in my post only...
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