Yesterday I changed my rotary blade. It was beautiful. So smooth and easy, like slicing through butter with a hot knife. I was just gliding my way through my trimming.
I was in love because this is what my last blade looked like…
Oh yes it did.
That, my friends, is what a one year old blade looks like. I can hear you all gasping in shock and shuddering in horror. Hey, in my defense it still worked, just not so smoothly and 4 layers of fabric was pushing it. My excuse? I was too busy getting ready to move to Japan to buy a new blade at the beginning of the year, plus was not sewing as nearly as prolifically as I am now, and was unable to find one locally since. I also didn’t want to spend $50+ on a big pack from overseas plus postage.
Until I had the sudden brainwave last week to try Amazon Japan as they sell everything. Including 45mm Olfa rotary cutter blades for less than $4 each plus free shipping. Sold. Two arrived on Saturday and I’ve been gliding through fabric ever since.
I know, first I let Ellie languish in lint, and then my poor rotary cutter. Dear Ollie, I promise to never let you get so bad again!
PS – Don’t forget to enter the $50 Fat Quarter Shop giveaway!
Kristan says
Haha, I have the same confession. I did just buy a blade the other day, but I have never changed this blade since I’ve had the cutter (um…over a year maybe?). It still works fine!
Rebeckah Austin says
Where did you find the blades at! Send me a link!
Sooli says
Going to re-stock on blades at the upcoming quilt fair here in November at the Scissorman stall. Always a good deal there! Nothing compares to the feel of a new blade through multiple layers of fabric! Makes you wonder why you haven’t done it before!
audrey says
I just bought blades yesterday! I lucked out as I went to a quilt festival, and the vendor was selling them there at nearly half-price! I’m excited to change out my blade! 🙂
Cassandra says
Yay for fresh rotary blades! I haven’t checked mine in awhile. I should do that. lol
Mara says
I love Amazon, they really do have almost everything.
Kelsey says
I just put a new one in yesterday and it’s just the most amazing thing! Can’t believe you waited a year though – it would drive me nuts!!!
Ginette says
My blade looked the same and I changed it yesterday too! It was amazing!! I don’t know why I waited so long!! Hooray for new blades!!
Cherie says
You could have issued a warning before the picture =P I really need to get some new blades actually……=D