Wednesday, October 9, 2013

What's this!!

Whoa-ho!! What is this box sitting at my front door??


The label is clearly marked who sent it.


Clearing off my cutting table, I proceed to open this very large box.


YES!!  It is a Sew Easy Ruler Cutter that was a prize during the recent United Notions Measure Twice, Cut Once giveaway.


I had to give this a try, but found the directions were not very clear.


Lots of instructions on how to change the blade, but not too much on how to use the cutter.


But success prevailed, and I was able to cut a very nice 4" wof strip with no problem.  Which is wonderful as I have been limited cutting with my rotary cutter since my wrist surgery.

I'll keep you posted how this little gem works for cutting long strips.  I think this will be great for cutting borders without having the wave in the center *;) winking

Happy Quilting!

14 comments:

MarveLes Art Studios said...

congrats! looking forward to hearing more about it as you continue to use it jocelyn, and i sure hope it's a bonus for YOU! xo

Pam said...

I am now off to look for this, since I broke both wrists I struggle when doing a lot of cutting long strips.

Kindred Quilts said...

Please keep us posted on this new cutting tool... curious to learn how often you must change the blade. Thanks for sharing!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Whoohoo you lucky girl! Have fun!

Susan said...

Oh wow! Looks like a great tool!

Unknown said...

That looks just the ticket. I'd love to know from anyone how to avoid that wave when cutting a long border with a rotary cutter?

Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co. said...

What fun..Congratulations. You will be cutting up fabric for weeks! Lucky Lady!!!

QuiltSue said...

What a wonderful prize. Congratulations.

andsewon said...

What a wonderful prize just perfect for you! So happy for you! I bet you could email company for some tips.
Good luck!
Hugs,
Lola

Amy, a redeemed sheep said...

Congratulations! What a great win!!

NanaNor's said...

Congrat's on your win. In my opinion, any tool that makes quilting easier is worth its weight in gold or fabric.
Hugs, Noreen

Jen said...

Great prize to win. the cutter will be perfect for you to save those wrists from some cutting. Congratulations.

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

I love mine. So far, no slips, unlike using just a ruler and rotary cutter.

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

Happy for you!

Laura
Harvest Lane Cottage