If your rotary cutter starts skipping threads or dragging the fabric, a dull blade may be the problem. In this video I test titanium-coated rotary cutter blades from The Fabric Hut in real quilting situations to see how they perform when cutting multiple layers of quilting-weight cotton fabric, batik fabric, stacked strip sets, and multiple layers of cotton fabric and batting.
Along the way, I also share practical rotary cutting tips to help improve cutting accuracy, extend the life of your cutter, and explain the signs that your blade needs to be replaced.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, understanding how blade sharpness affects cutting accuracy (and reduces hand fatigue!) can help improve your results in every quilt you make.
Please note: The dull blade shown at the beginning of the video is an older blade used only to demonstrate what a worn blade looks like. The titanium-coated blades being tested are brand new.
Watch the video:
The blades featured in this video were provided by The Fabric Hut for review. If you’d like to take a look at the blades I tested, here is the link: 45mm Titanium-Coated Rotary Cutter Blades (affiliate link).
True confessions: I often wait longer than I should before I change my rotary cutter blade… but I love the difference a new blade makes, and I do find that the titanium-coated blades stay sharper noticeably longer.
Happy Quilting!
