Judy Martin's Ultimate Rotary Cutting Reference [Paperback]

Judy Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997

In 400 step-by-step illustrations, you'll see how to cut almost any shape without a template. 55 charts provide you with accurate yardage figures and cutting directions for each shape in a wide range of sizes. Plus you'll get all the answers to questions like these:

Which shortcuts will save me time and fabric and which ones actually WASTE it?

Which tools do I have to have in order to begin?

Which tools might be useful later?

How do I cut perfectly accurate patches every time?

How can I keep my ruler from slipping?

How do I avoid cockeyed patches?

How can I keep my fabric stacks even?

How do I cut reversals and mirror images?

How do I avoid stretching the bias?

How do I rotary cut a scrap quilt?

Editorial Reviews

Review

It's all here. Every necessary rotary cutting technique is discussed, tools recommended, and myths dispelled. Cutting and therefore sewing accuracy will be tremendously improved with the information provided. The cutting charts are invaluable. -- Susan Fuquay, American Quilt Retailer

This is the most complete guide to rotary cutting on the market. -- The Professional Quilter

About the Author

Judy Martin is the author of 16 quilting books, including such classics as Scrap Quilts, Taking the Math Out of Making Patchwork Quilts, and The Block Book. She is a prolific pattern designer who is beloved by quilters for her originality, innovation, and accuracy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Crosley-Griffith Pub Co Inc (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929589041
• ISBN-13: 978-0929589046
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Quilts & Quilting

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pros and beginners will love this book, April 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Judy Martin's Ultimate Rotary Cutting Reference (Paperback)

This book will answer ALL your rotary cutting questions, and even ones you haven't thought of yet. Featuring simple charts that take the math out of rotary cutting. Also lists yardage figures, and Shares the secrets experts use for perfect results. This will be one of the best books you have ever invested in.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life saver, October 23, 2002

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Whispurr (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Judy Martin's Ultimate Rotary Cutting Reference (Paperback)

If you are mathematically challanged, this book will get you out of trouble and save fabric too. It gives measurements and instructions for cutting difficult patch sizes. A must-have reference book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Judy Martin's reference for rotary cutting, March 9, 2008

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Nellie A. Hockenberry "quilt nut" (san diego,ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Judy Martin's Ultimate Rotary Cutting Reference (Paperback)

This book Helps a great deal if you do not have all the templates for quilting. Her book explains how to use just a plain ruler to make all the shape you could ever need to make most quilt block there are.