Hi Friends,
This past Saturday I spent a wonderful day in Capac, Michigan along with about 70 other stitchers, quilters, and embroiderers at the Michigan Stitchers Spring Gathering.
The doors opened at 9:00 AM where I was able to get settled into my seat and visit with the ladies as they arrived.
I spoke about Embroidery It and the Embroidery Bee Club and showed a variety of Embroidery Bee designs.
There were two shops displaying a variety of items for sale who also spoke.
The first showed a hexagon acrylic ruler and how you could make these hexagon bowls.
She also showed how the hexagon could be made into a quilt.
Another project for us was an IPad lap holder that was stuffed with rice.
In the other shop, the lady had a Brother Scan N Cut.
Although she didn’t demonstrate the Scan N Cut, she did show projects which could be made with it. Here, the flowers in the quilt blocks were cut with the Scan N Cut.
******* OK, I have to ask ****** Do you have an electronic fabric cutter such as the Scan N Cut or some other brand like the Silhouette or Cricket. Or other brand? If you do, would you please let me know what you like or don’t like about it. I must say I was quite fascinated by this and am interested in what is good or bad about the different ones out there. THANK YOU!!
Before lunch, show-and-tell began and was then finished after lunch. There were so many beautiful projects shown by everyone. Here is a handful of items.
The bottom of this purse was made from Cork Fabric!
Just look at this vintage Singer sewing machine!
This is just a small sampling of what was shown at the event.
I want to say the next part correctly so if anyone has something to add here, please let me know so I may correct the following. The Michigan Stitchers operate through the Mitten State Stitchers Yahoo Group that you may find HERE. So if you are local, you may wish to check them out.
Happy Stitching Everyone, and don’t forget to leave a comment about your electronic cutting machine. Thanks!! 🙂
Nancy
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I have seen demos on the Scan and Cut and the Silhouette Cameo, and hands down I would purchase a Silhouette. It is a very versatile machine. I haven’t purchased one yet, but soon.
Silhouette has a great web site that has videos demonstrating it. Their customer support after the sale seems amazing. Silhouette University looks very interesting to help you learn. There are several bloggers that use this machine and have tutorials on them.
Hi Carol,
Thank you for letting me know you have seen both of these. I will check more into the Silhouette a little more.
Much appreciated!
Hugs,
Nancy
I do own a Brother Scan and Cut. I have one of the original ones from when they first came out. I think it is the 550? It has a blue case.
I saw it demo-ed at my monthly Sew Fun meeting that I attend at my local sewing dealer, and that was all it took for me to jump in! I have not used it nearly to it’s capacity, but when I do, I am impressed. I use it for both fabric and paper products, and did you know that if you own a Brother embroidery machine, the die line files on the applique designs can translate over to the scan n cut and pre cut all your pieces for applique? And if you look at a lot of designs for sale commercially, a lot are starting to include these “FCM cut files” in their designs so that one can cut the shapes on the scan and cut prior to using them in applique?
I don’t know how it all works, but a reputable dealer who sells these can explain it better than I can. Also Brother USA has a whole website dedicated to the Scan N Cut and you can get tons of information and ideas there.
Try Youtube for many, many tutorials on how to use the machine. Also, I’d strongly recommend buying your Scan N Cut from an actual dealer who sells Brother embroidery machines, as opposed to Amazon or a big box store. Like many sewing machines, there are dealer grade Scan N Cuts that are only available at the dealer. you’ll get the support and usage classes like they have for sewing machines.
Have fun!
Thank you so much Sandra for letting me know your thoughts on the Scan N Cut.
It is a big decision!!
Hugs,
Nancy
Hi Nancy, So glad you could come Saturday. I have a Brother Scan n cut and love what I have done with it so far. I am still learning what is it all about but have been told that it is the only one that can scan an image to cut out.
If you cut fabric with it, using the heat n bond light fusible on the back of fabric is the best one to use. I have a cricut expressions also but have not tried to cut fabric with it. I have cut cardstock but I have to use cartridges that you buy separately for it. The built in fonts, etc are quite limited compared to the scan n cut. I love the use of the flash stick with the scan n cut also. Hope this help you to compare. I prefer the scan n cut over the cricut.
Sharon
Thanks Sharon for letting me know your thoughts on the Brother and Cricut. I sure appreciate the Heat and Bond Fusible tip!
Hugs,
Nancy
I have the Go Big. And I love it. No sticky mats to hold material and it cuts like a dream. I had a scan n cut but sold it. Did not like the mats. And found it hard to scan with. But maybe the new one is better x
Thank you Vivien for letting me know your thoughts on the Go Big and Scan N Cut. Much appreciated!
Hugs,
Nancy