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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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The 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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thanks for that advice
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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enchantedstitches
22 Nov 2014
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Check the sites for the blades you need. If you are In USA, JoAnn Fabrics has it.
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http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/45+mm+skip+cut+rotary+cutter+blade.do
www.nancysnotions.com
169064✽
I had heard of this but I never saw any for sale. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
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I thought I was the only one...I know I would see the blankets done up and to me they look so cute.
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crazystitcher
23 Nov 2014
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I had never hear of it either so thanks very much for sharing this info.
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shirley124
23 Nov 2014
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I 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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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.
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Thank you! I also had never heard of tis type of blade...
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You are welcome
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grandmamek
23 Nov 2014
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I 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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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.
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Thank 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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You are welcome.
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americangirl
23 Nov 2014
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I would love to see a pic of this. Great idea. Thanks for the information.
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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.
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Patricia109
02 Dec 2014
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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
Thanks TB
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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.
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.