The Straight Stitch is a podcast for sewists who want something interesting and educational to listen to while they work!

Episode 66—Using a Die Cutter for Sewing and Quilting

Episode 66—Using a Die Cutter for Sewing and Quilting

This episode is about die cutters—innovative tools that have revolutionized quilting and fabric cutting. I'll talk mostly about the Accuquilt cutters, because those are the ones I own and know well. Learn how these die cutters work, the different types of dies available, how much they cost, and whether or not a die cutter might be a good fit for your quilting practice. 

SHOW NOTES

Tim Holtz’s website—full of inspiration and ideas, but no direct sales

Fat Quarter Shop Fat Eights Flapjacks pattern

Fabric Cutters

Accuquilt

Sizzix

Brother ScanNCut

Cricut

Silhouette

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Janet will be teaching six knitting classes and a thread class at Sew Expo 2025 in Puyallup, Washington! Registration is open!

Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana

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Episode 67—Dispatches From the Sewing Room

Episode 67—Dispatches From the Sewing Room

Episode 65—Make a Custom Dress Form

Episode 65—Make a Custom Dress Form