Sewing & Quilting

Cutting & Pressing

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SINGER MOMENTO 24 inch

Cricut Maker 3

Cricut Explore Air 2

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Cutting-Machine Blades & Tips

Our pick Brother CAHLP1 Standard Cut Blade Holder

Why: Its listed compatibility includes CM350 and CM650W; match your exact model before replacing the holder.¹

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Cutting-Machine Mats

Our pick Cricut StandardGrip Machine Mat 12 x 12

Why: StandardGrip is the medium-grip choice for iron-on and vinyl.²

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Electronic Craft-Cutting Machines

Our pick Cricut Maker 3

Why: The Maker 3 cuts fabric without pre-bonding, removing the bonding step from preparing quilt pieces.³ Its 11.7-inch cutting width leaves more room for layouts than the Joy’s 4.5-inch width.⁴⁵

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Why: Its 12-by-10-inch plate gives larger designs more room: a design must fit within that area for one placement. A smaller 9-by-9-inch press can also cover a design in one placement when the design fits its plate.⁶⁷⁸ Its portable flat design works on a kitchen table and puts away in a closet between projects.⁹

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Rotary Cutters

Our pick OLFA 60mm RTY-3/DX Ergonomic Rotary Cutter

Why: OLFA rates the 60 mm model for up to 12 layers of cotton in one pass, compared with up to 8 for the 45 mm model.¹⁰¹¹¹² The ergonomically curved handle makes long cutting sessions easier on the wrist.¹⁰ It converts for left-handed cutting, and its blade safety lock holds the blade closed in a bag or drawer.¹⁰

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Scissors & Shears

Our pick Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Scissors

Why: The included blade cover covers the cutting edges when you put the pair back into your sewing kit.¹³

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Self-Healing Rotary-Cutting Mats

Our pick Omnigrid Cutting Mat 18" x 24"

Why: It offers more room than the 12 by 18 inch Omnigrid and takes less space than the 24 by 36 inch version.¹⁴¹⁵¹⁶ You can cut on either face, using the unmarked gray side when you want a plain background.¹⁷

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Steam Irons

Our pick CHI Steam Iron With Retractable Cord

Why: Its 30 minute upright standby shutoff leaves time to sew between pressing seams.¹⁸ The fabric temperature dial lets you match the setting to the material you are pressing.¹⁸

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Thread Snips

Our pick KAI N5120 Thread Snips

Why: The KAI N5120 is the default pick for routine sewing, quilting and embroidery thread cuts when you want to retain the tool and replace its blades.¹⁹²⁰ Its 4.75-inch catalogue size gives you a clear overall measurement to check against the space in your sewing kit.²¹

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