Can you tell that the new Quilt Block Mania theme is quilting? And the tool that has made the biggest impact on the quilting world? The Rotary Cutter!
According to Olfa, a major manufacturer of rotary cutters and additional tools, the rotary cutter was invented in 1979 by Yoshio Okada. It completely revolutionized the quilting industry, forever changing how quilters cut fabric. Not only was it a time saver, but it also created more accurate cuts over the use of hand scissors. The quilting world would never be the same!
Of course, numerous other inventions came along to augment the rotary cutter - specialty mats, rulers, and specialty cutters. Those items, along with myriad others, have created a wonderful world just for quilters. So let's take a look at the other quilting themed blocks created by my fellow Quilt Block Mania designers.
Visit them all and download all the quilting themed blocks for free July 2023 only!
Carolina Moore block by Carolina Moore
Wonder Clips by Inquiring Quilter
Wonder Clip by Inflorescence
Spool and Bobbin
By the Bolt by Sugar Sand Quilt Co.
Rotary Cutter by QuiltFabrication
Pressing On
Spool by Penny Spool Quilts
Sewing Scissors by Crafty Staci
Cat Nap by Kathryn LeBlanc
Sue's Quilt Shop by The Quilted Diary
Vintage Machines
Singer
Color Me Bobbin by Around the Bobbin
Stitching Together at Epida Studio
Quilt Terms at Patchwork Breeze
Happy Hours at Chickenscratch
Pin Cushion
All of our blocks finish at 12" x 12", which will make for a fantastic quilt themed quilt. My Rotary Cutter just needs scraps or fat quarters, some fusible web, and the ability to applique - pretty simple.
The pattern includes a full size template to print out, spread over four sheets of paper. Just tape them together, using the reverse of the pattern for tracing and the print side for placement. Easy-peasy!
Sorry, but the Rotary Cutter block is currently unavailable - I'll let you know when pops up again!
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oh but I love this. thanks so much for sharing your pattern.
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