tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post8159888652234778514..comments2024-03-18T10:05:20.991-05:00Comments on Barbara Brackman's <br> MATERIAL CULTURE: Dot CuttersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-61315901713989054872011-02-28T15:11:25.784-06:002011-02-28T15:11:25.784-06:00My local True Value hardware carries metal washers...My local True Value hardware carries metal washers in all sizes. Cut fabric bigger than washer, baste-around the edge of the fabric, insert washer, pull thread to tighten and spray starch and iron dry. When cool, snip thread, remove washer and have perfect circle for applique!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-91784813480866601192011-02-27T20:21:47.413-06:002011-02-27T20:21:47.413-06:00I like the circle punch thing, wish it came in a l...I like the circle punch thing, wish it came in a lot of different sizes. I'm currently working on a lollipop quilt and I'm getting tired of cutting out circles.:) Enjoyed your post to the blog as usual.Rosemary Youngshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077070853771048780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-19056828007143182492011-02-27T19:12:33.924-06:002011-02-27T19:12:33.924-06:00Sizzix has hexagon dies in many sizes. Unlike Accu...Sizzix has hexagon dies in many sizes. Unlike Accuquilt hexagons. there are 4-5 of the same size per die. I hope there will be dots on a quilt along block for the CW blocks. I want to make some!Lucky Duck Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968961207550409189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-87715657065211169042011-02-27T02:15:54.424-06:002011-02-27T02:15:54.424-06:00The 1in hex punch already mentioned will be on my ...The 1in hex punch already mentioned will be on my shopping list :-)<br /><br />A friend has loads of Fiskars shape cutting gear in her stash, so will suggest she cuts me some shapes!Susan Briscoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12478005503421741631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-3745867376327399362011-02-27T00:26:13.714-06:002011-02-27T00:26:13.714-06:00Absolutely brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.Absolutely brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.Annessa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04298143822374458796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-19503393874775611182011-02-26T22:50:06.900-06:002011-02-26T22:50:06.900-06:00I make dots by hand, I like them a little whonky;)...I make dots by hand, I like them a little whonky;)<br />When I do something that needs perfect circles, I use freezer paper.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-7463483789504823292011-02-26T22:42:00.168-06:002011-02-26T22:42:00.168-06:00There is a scrapbook punch that makes 1 inch hex p...There is a scrapbook punch that makes 1 inch hex pieces...YankeeQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324287185970922332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-74051723404771687242011-02-26T21:01:39.619-06:002011-02-26T21:01:39.619-06:00I think between quilters and scrappers, there can&...I think between quilters and scrappers, there can't be any more tools to be invented. But sure as I say that, a new one comes out, and we wonder how we ever lived without it! <br /><br />JayneJayne Honnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307713540200490477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-39191492155934343882011-02-26T20:32:50.192-06:002011-02-26T20:32:50.192-06:00Being an office dot afficianado myself, I wanted t...Being an office dot afficianado myself, I wanted to scoff at any new technique. BUT, this is brilliant. Just brilliant. I am off to purchase one myself. Keep us posted on the hexagon search.Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455236914872943577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-76470005713271916042011-02-26T18:38:18.067-06:002011-02-26T18:38:18.067-06:00That looks like a handy dandy dot cutter and I kno...That looks like a handy dandy dot cutter and I know I need one too!<br />WendyIrishgirlsewshttp://quiltsbythesea.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-82536530490817612942011-02-26T18:11:56.311-06:002011-02-26T18:11:56.311-06:00There is something new on the market but I haven&#...There is something new on the market but I haven't tried it myself and have yet to talk with anyone who has. It's called AccuQuilt Go! Fabric Quilt Shape Cutter. Just google it. Wonder if any of your readers have tried this machine or seen it in action?KarenQuilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883452794136245078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-86760521628948095292011-02-26T17:59:39.269-06:002011-02-26T17:59:39.269-06:00Inklingo just came out with a new circle collectio...Inklingo just came out with a new circle collection. Prints the circles with cutting lines and sewing lines right on the fabric. Perfect Circles every time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com