The invention of the rotary cutter changed quilting!

I learned to sew in the 1960's, and we cut fabric with heavy steel scissors.  Nice for cutting the curves of armholes in patterns, but tricky for making lovely straight edges that quilters seek.  Often, when I am slicing away with my rotary cutter, I get curious about how this nifty gadget came to be…

Olfa 45mm Splash Quick-change Rotary Cutter in Lori Holt Red Riley Blake RTY-2C/RED

FanFlex: Lightweight flexible crests and patches that fold easy. - FanTex: An all-new super comfortable soft fabric. - FanFit: The authentic on-ice

AUTOTOOLHOME 45mm Rotary Cutter Set 10 Pack Refill Titanium Rotary Blades Fabric Cutter Quilting Sewing Patchwork Cutting Tool

In Color Order: Free Pattern: Paper Pieced Rotary Cutter Quilt Block

FanFlex: Lightweight flexible crests and patches that fold easy. - FanTex: An all-new super comfortable soft fabric. - FanFit: The authentic on-ice

Olfa 28mm Quick-Change Rotary Cutter | Olfa #RTY1C

Westcott - Westcott 45MM CarboTitanium HandHeld Rotary Cutter (17564)

FanFlex: Lightweight flexible crests and patches that fold easy. - FanTex: An all-new super comfortable soft fabric. - FanFit: The authentic on-ice

Amogto Rotary Cutter for Fabric, 45mm Fabric Cutter with 3pcs Rotary Cutter Blades, Ergonomic Quilting Supplies Tool for Leather, Crafting, Sewing

Lori Holt Rotary Cutter 45mm – Keepsake Quilting

OLFA 60mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter (RTY-3/DX) - Rotary Fabric Cutter w/ Blade Cover & Squeeze Trigger for Quilting, Sewing, Crafts, Replacement Blade: OLFA RB60-1 : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

How to change your rotary cutter blade - Quilt Advice Tips and Tricks!

Changing Rotary Cutter Blades — Quiltish Corner

OLFA 18mm Quick-Change Rotary Cutter (RTY-4) - Rotary Fabric Cutter w/Blade Cover for Quilting, Sewing, Crafts, Scrapbooking, Replacement Blade RB18-2 Yellow

Worn Out Rotary Cutting Mats and Rulers

FanFlex: Lightweight flexible crests and patches that fold easy. - FanTex: An all-new super comfortable soft fabric. - FanFit: The authentic on-ice

OLFA 18mm Quick-Change Rotary Cutter (RTY-4) - Rotary Fabric Cutter w/ Blade Cover for Quilting, Sewing, Crafts, Scrapbooking, Replacement Blade: OLFA

Changing Rotary Cutter Blades — Quiltish Corner