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Rotary cutter, self-healing cutting mat and quilting ruler laid out on a cutting table, essential tools for accurate rotary cutting in quilting

A Short Guide to Rotary Cutting: Cutters, Mats and Rulers

September 9, 2026

Katherine Letherby

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