British Patchwork and Quilting
A smaller ring-bound book on all things rotary. A look at rotary cutters, the different sizes available and why you may need them and the different shaped blade options are looked at first. Self-healing cutting mats and the required rulers are then described.
A step-by-step photographic guide takes you through how to cut with a rotary cutter correctly with the simple Dos and Don'ts. I was pleased to see a comprehensive health and safety section on how to avoid repetitive strain injury. Taking a break and simple hand, arm and neck stretches are suggested. Equipment care and storage followed by a Let's Get Fancy section looking at strip cutting, Stack and Whack, cutting with templates, using the angle lines and cutting freehand curves. Finally, there is a shape reference guide.
This is a simple guide to rotary cutting, ideal for beginners.
Sew Magazine
Are you using the right rotary cutter for your projects? Help is at hand in the form of Rotary Cutting Basics. You'll learn how to use your sewing tool safely, as well as a host of nifty procedures for crafters of all levels. Find out how to care for your blade, pick the most ergonomic options, how to produce angles, the best mats to pair it with, and the recommended body position for optimum results.
