Am I the only person to just learn about a 'skip stitch blade' for rotary cutters. I wanted to make some fleece and flannel baby blankets and wanted something other then hemming them or binding them. With this blade I can crochet an edging around them and then put a monogram or animal, etc. in the corner. To me this will be much cuter. I just hope they don't ravel.(if you have used this blade I would love any tips you might have) Great Grand Baby #7 is due any day and Grand baby #9 is almost a year old now.
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I make 'holes' in fabric using a wing needle for my crochet edges. This is a nifty idea for fleece.
Thanks TB
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by Patricia109
01 Dec 2014
Dah! The wing needle is used instead of an ordinary needle in my sewing machine and I use one of the XXX type stitches to sew the holes. ie needle punches in same place 3 times to make the hole.
by teddybear117
13 Jan 2015
Just saw this...I had wondered if that would work. Just never tried it. I know my grandmother did many pillowcases with crochet and she had none of the fancy things to make the holes..just never knew how she did it.
1941I would love to see a pic of this. Great idea. Thanks for the information.
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by teddybear117
24 Nov 2014
It is an edging like my grandmother had on her pillowcases. I could never figure out how she could do them. From what I have read a person could use a nail to pierce the fabric...sorry I am too lazy to do that.
11795Thank you for sharing as I have never heard of this blade. Its sounds like an item to add to my wish list. Happy Stitching
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9792I first learned about them when Project Linus was selling them. That was several years ago. I have made many a blanket with them. So easy to use. I always use a double crochet (twice around) for my blankets. Have fun. You will enjoy using this "skip stitch" blade. It is so easy to use.
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by teddybear117
24 Nov 2014
Thank you for the info. I think while I was surfing the web seeing what was new (and looking for a doggie sweater pattern) I saw Project Linus...I am not sure if that is where I started my search to see what they were talking about. I was thinking about do a shell border but I bet the double crochet would be equally pretty.
33871Thank you! I also had never heard of tis type of blade...
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45918I bought one not so long ago and now I cannot find the piece of fleece I wanted to put a edge around. Oh well so much for old age. lol
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by teddybear117
23 Nov 2014
You sound a bit like me..I keep using the 'senior moment' comment to my kids/grand kids but they aren't buying it anymore. The only reason I can't find things is if 'someone borrowed them' or being I have re-arranged things I have to educate myself as to where I put things.
52686I had never hear of it either so thanks very much for sharing this info.
3568318427I had heard of this but I never saw any for sale. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
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by teddybear117
23 Nov 2014
I thought I was the only one...I know I would see the blankets done up and to me they look so cute.
169064Check the sites for the blades you need. If you are In USA, JoAnn Fabrics has it.
www.amazon.com[2] http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/45+mm+skip+cut+rotary+c...
www.nancysnotions.com
1077The fleece will not ravel, the flannel might but the hole is so small that it should be OK anyway. It is a great tool! Just be careful not to press too hard on an angle as the"teeth" are not a strong as a regular blade.
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by teddybear117
23 Nov 2014
Thank You...ordered it from Amazon last night..looking forward to using it...I was concerned about using it...your advice is helpful.
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