Quilt Cutter

Quilt cutter looks like pizza cutter, but there is a basic difference between these two i.e. the blades of former are sharper than the latter. Quilt cutters are available in different styles. All these cutters mostly have different shaped handles and protective casings. Although large blades of quilt cutter can let you cut more layers simultaneously, but it will affect your accuracy. Still if you want to do it, then you require lots of practices before you cut pile of fabrics.

There are certain things that you must know about quilt cutter before you get one. First of all, it is the blade size that matters. Since quilt cutter is available in different blade sizes ranging from 18 mm to 60 mm in diameter. It is good to have smaller blades for cutting around curves. It is another thing that most of the quilters opt for a quilt cutter with larger blades.

After that, you will have to look for the handle of the quilt cutter. You can make a choice between straight handles and curved handles, which are made to fit into the palm of the hand. In a case, you are using the cutter for the first time; then it is good that you visit a quilt shop near your home and try number of cutters to ensure that you have a quilt cutter with a good fit.

You will find safety latch in most of the quilt cutters. It moves back and forth to uncover or cover the blade. The working processes of latches differ, and you may find it difficult to handle if you are suffering from carpal tunnel or arthritis. Due to this, various manufacturers have begun to make quilt cutters with automatic closure for the convenience of quitters.

It is most probable that you will like to have more than one quilt cutter as you may find using different cutters comfortable for different tasks. However, it is best that instead of purchasing all at once, you begin with a basic quilt cutter and gradually increase your collection by discovering information about the usage of different cutters.

It does not matter which type of quilt cutter you opt for, the only thing that is important is that you use them safely. Always follow the instructions given by the manufacturers. Be sure that the blade is closed or taken back after every use.

In the last, never ever throw old dull blade into the trash, as they tend to be sharper even after being used. It can injure someone while taking out the trash. Before throwing it, wrap some masking tape around it and keep it in a plastic container in which mostly replacement blades come or in layers of paper. Then only put it into the trash out of the reach of kids and pets.