I’m also trying to catch up on my final outstanding (as in over-due) bee block for Calli. It’s a paper-pieced Double Wedding Ring quilt. This one is going to stretch me a little, but if I can conquer it, I may have found a new project I want to try! That is what I love about Bees. I still need to make my Block #7 from the Virtual Quilting Bee!
As I’m working on these rotary-cutter heavy projects, I am loving using the new Splash rotary cutter by Olfa. This is their brand new model of the mid-size (45mm) rotary cutter. I am a die-hard Olfa rotary cutter user. I have been using them as long as I’ve been quilting and I think they are the most sturdy and stable. Any time I’ve tried a different brand of rotary cutters I’ve been disappointed or frustrated or just plain irritated.
So when the nice people at Olfa contacted me about sending one of these new Splash cutters to try out my answer was a “yes please!” I am hooked. This cutter is more ergonomic (easier on your hands), lighter-weight (but just as sturdy) and the clincher is the much-improved mechanism for changing the blade. You just slid the yellow doohickey on the back down and the blade is ready to pop off, change and put back in place. So much slicker than that knob and washer-thingy that have to be put back just-so. And, it’s turquoise so points for color too. And on top of all that: it’s cheaper than the old 45mm version. Kind of a no-brainer.
Other than sending me the rotary cutter, Olfa did not compensate me in any way for this review (though I wouldn’t turn down a life-time supply of blades if they offered it) – all the thoughts and opinions are my own. But they did send a second rotary cutter to share with a friend. So if you’d like a new Splash rotary cutter of your own, leave a comment on this post. Open until Sunday, June 9 at midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.
Winner: โพJamie Lee CooleyโพJune 6, 2013 at 6:11 AM
Now back to my sewing in random, snatched moments between slip-n-slides and handing out popsicles.
253 Comments
Patty
June 6, 2013 at 4:49 amI'm in! Would love a new rotary cutter!
Lisa Marie
June 6, 2013 at 4:51 amI like the looks of this new cutter. Thanks for the chance to win!
Conni
June 6, 2013 at 4:56 amLove the way you change the blades in the new cutter! And have been wanting to try the Scrappy Trip, but need to finish up a few UFO's first! Looks great!
gail.designs
June 6, 2013 at 4:56 amI love Olfa products, too. hope I can win one of the cutters. I've never enjoyed changing blades in my old
Unknown
June 6, 2013 at 5:01 amI've been reading rave reviews on the Splash cutter and would love to win one! Thanks for the chance. <br /><br />Janet<br />Janetorr@windstream.net
Will Cook for Shoes
June 6, 2013 at 5:04 amI have been trying to cheap out on my rotary cutters… gah. I borrowed my Mom's sewing kit recently and made the "mistake" of trying her Olaf rotary cutter that was in with her stuff. I'm convinced… its the only way to go. My Mom would love me to win this so I didn't have to "steal" her rotary cutter (oh, was it in the stuff you lent to me, Mom? really? are you
Helen McNaught
June 6, 2013 at 5:05 amHello from across the pond! I'm not sure if you will be entering overseas visitors in the draw for the new Olfa cutter but if you are… count me in. and if you're not, I can just add this item to my ever growing shopping list for the next craft show to hit town:-) I love how you change the blade! that's got to be a winner.<br /><br />Love your scrappy trip quilt. I've
JoyceLM
June 6, 2013 at 5:10 amI love my Olfa rotary cutters. I tried 3 other brands when I first started quilting. 2 of them broke quickly. The 3rd has to be manually screwed open & shut so it's not safe enough for me (I use it to cut paper for foundation piecing). Then I bought an Olfa rotary cutter & never looked back. Thanks for the chance to win.
Kacey
June 6, 2013 at 5:20 amLove my Olfa cutter, but wouldn't mind a fun new one!
LauraC
June 6, 2013 at 5:23 amI completely agree about the Olfa blades. I have another brand and could never figure out why my new blades seemed to shred my fabric. Just recently, I bought the Olfa blades because they were on sale and I am just amazed at the ease in cutting now.
LauraC
June 6, 2013 at 5:23 amI completely agree about the Olfa blades. I have another brand and could never figure out why my new blades seemed to shred my fabric. Just recently, I bought the Olfa blades because they were on sale and I am just amazed at the ease in cutting now.
DangitAnge
June 6, 2013 at 5:25 amI would love a new cutter. I've never had an Olfa one and I keep breaking the other brands.
Melanie
June 6, 2013 at 5:28 amI'd sure love it! Thanks!
Sandy
June 6, 2013 at 5:30 amI would love to win. My Olfa is so old, the screw keeps coming loose. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
The Calico Cat
June 6, 2013 at 5:34 amI don't care to win the rotary cutter, but I think that your scrappy trips all use the very same value/hue of green – maybe change that up a bit…
Sherry
June 6, 2013 at 5:34 amOlfa is my cutter of choice also. My 45mm is 29 years old if I remember correctly and it is still going strong. It just keeps on rolling. Thanks for offering the giveaway!
Gina
June 6, 2013 at 5:35 amI can't imagine cutting fabric without my Olfa. I'd love to give Splash a whirl!
Anita
June 6, 2013 at 5:39 amI would love to try the Splash!
Sarah Elliott
June 6, 2013 at 5:43 amEveryone is saying how great this new Olfa Splash is. I'm not in love with my rotary cutter (it's another brand) and have never used an Olfa. I've been thinking of getting one so thanks for offering the giveaway!!!
Abbie @ Rosewill Arts
June 6, 2013 at 5:44 amI would love to give Olfa a try! I've never used their rotary cutters, but have heard great things about them.
B Greene
June 6, 2013 at 5:45 amYour Scrappy Trip quilt looks great – that was the most fun quilt I ever made. Thanks for the chance to win the Olfa cutter!!
shayne
June 6, 2013 at 5:46 amI love my Olfa…I do need a new blade though….
Moo and Mouse
June 6, 2013 at 5:50 amI use an Olfa 45 mm rotary cutter and it is the best one I've ever brought, I'd absolutely love a turquoise one with an easy to change blade though : )<br />I love the scrappy trips around the world progress (I would like to try one too) I love the colours and how you've put them together.<br />Emma x
Ruth Bourke
June 6, 2013 at 5:52 amI'm hoping to start a scrappy trip this weekend and I would love a new splash rotary cutter
Paula @ Sewy Stuff
June 6, 2013 at 5:53 amMy (ex) husband's grandmother made us a double wedding ring quilt. I'm not ready to try something like that yet!! Well, ok, maybe if I had a new Olfa rotary cutter ….. ๐
Diane
June 6, 2013 at 5:55 amhave fun with the dble wedding ring block-I'm scared of that one, personally ;)<br />Olfa cutters are the best (I think) and thanks for a chance to win this super cute new one-and if it's easier to change the blade that is fantastic.
Jen
June 6, 2013 at 5:56 amI'd love to win this! I have a fiskars that acts strange (and that I cut my finger with and got 4 stitches because of ๐
Sheila
June 6, 2013 at 6:07 amI love those scrappy trips around the world. They speak to me. Probably just me. Hoping to try one soon.<br />The new rotary cutter looks super cool. I hope I win one. Have a good weekend : )
โพJamie Lee Cooleyโพ
June 6, 2013 at 6:11 amYour scrappy trip is looking good! I'd love to try the cutter…I can never remember which way the washer goes whenever I remove it to change the blade!
Cathy
June 6, 2013 at 6:12 amI saw this new version of the rotary cutter on a website and ordered one; it is on its way. So glad to hear you like it.
Trudie
June 6, 2013 at 6:19 amWho couldn't use another rotary cutter? Love your quilts you are working on.
Marianne
June 6, 2013 at 6:20 amWould LOVE one of those and turquoise is my absolute favourite colour!!
Karen - Quilts...etc.
June 6, 2013 at 6:22 amI wouldn't mind trying out a new rotary cutter. Love your quilt
Susan
June 6, 2013 at 6:23 amI would love a new cutter!<br />Have a blessed day!
Allison C
June 6, 2013 at 6:25 amI would love a cutter in this cool color!
Bailey
June 6, 2013 at 6:33 amI would love another Olfa cutter!
Lena
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Autumn
June 6, 2013 at 6:39 amI love the color! Thanks for the chance!
Lena
June 6, 2013 at 6:40 amI would love a new cutter.
Carolyn
June 6, 2013 at 6:40 amI'd love to try an ergonomic rotary cutter. I've had problems with my carpal tunnel lately and it would be helpful. Besides, I'm too cheap to buy a new one with the one I have working perfectly!
Rori
June 6, 2013 at 6:45 amI have not jumped on the Scrappy Trip bandwagon…but they are wonderful! I only use Olfa Rotary cutters and I primarily use the Ergonomic cutter. Love it and I purchase my 5-pack Olfa blades with my 40% off coupon at Michael's. Thanks for the giveaway and I am anxious to try the new blade changing system.
krisgray
June 6, 2013 at 6:45 amLove your blocks! I think scrappy quilts are sometimes hard to love until they are all in one piece. The new cutter looks great, especially changing the blade.
Kathy@KayakQuilting
June 6, 2013 at 6:46 amI'd love to try this new Olfa out! Making it easier to change the blade is a great idea!
Vicky
June 6, 2013 at 6:46 amThank you for the chance to try a new rotary cutter…I have used the same one for 11 years…and it is an Olfa!
Claudia
June 6, 2013 at 6:51 amI would love a new rotary cutter! Mine are all cheapies, and aren't standing up to heavy use! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jusmom1
June 6, 2013 at 6:53 amI'm strictly Olfa as well and I would LOVE to try their newest cutter. Thanks for the chance to win!
Reese @ Quilty Reese
June 6, 2013 at 6:59 amI would love the chance to win. I was thinking about buying myself a new rotary cutter anyway!
Becky S.
June 6, 2013 at 7:00 amYour Scrappy Trips quilt is looking great! I love my Olfa cutter and would LOVE to have the new aqua version!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Nancy
June 6, 2013 at 7:00 amOh I would LOVE to have this!
Tamara Oster
June 6, 2013 at 7:00 amI am a totally Olfa girl! I have been looking at the splash thinking…do I REALLY need another rotary cutter?!! I guess the answer is overwhelmingly YES! Thank you for sharing your second one with one of your devotees!
lisa shenk
June 6, 2013 at 7:08 amI have had my eye on that new cutter, glad that you like it. I started not one, but two scrappy trips this January, a scrappy one, and a black and white one with one red strip in each block, a wedding gift, and have visions of several more in fun color ways~
Sarah
June 6, 2013 at 7:10 amI just upgraded to an Olfa for the first time and the difference is amazing. I was pushing down so hard with my old cutter! I'd love a nice colorful one. ๐
brownj6610
June 6, 2013 at 7:11 amI'd like to try this new cutter to see if the handle is more ergonomic since my arthritis is starting to flare up.
Amber Murray
June 6, 2013 at 7:18 amI just broke my very favorite cutter so I would love a new one. I love your quilt. <br />red_murray2@yahoo.com
Miranda
June 6, 2013 at 7:20 amooh! I love Olfa, but a new fun colored cutter that is also easier to use at blade change time sounds like a real prize!
Lynette
June 6, 2013 at 7:24 amI've not yet made a trip around the world quilt, but you are seriously tempting me!!<br />I have Olfa and Fiskers rotary cutters and like each for different size/purpose. Would love to give a stylish colorful new light-weight Olfa a try. Thanks for the giveaway!
Michelle
June 6, 2013 at 7:26 amI am loving your Scrappy Trip Along! I wasn't fond of mine at first either, but as I added more blocks I loved it more and more!
RockinHairBabe
June 6, 2013 at 7:28 amI think I definately need this. My current other brand rotary cutter is driving me bonkers. If I am sitting a large amount the knob falls off after a while. Seriously frustrating. This one is prettier too. !"
Brenna
June 6, 2013 at 7:28 amI'd take a lifetime supply of blades, too. ๐ Amazing how many of them you can go through! I'm working on my scrappy trip along, and so far can't decide if I love it or not. Hopefully more blocks will help!
snips
June 6, 2013 at 7:30 amI desperately want to have a go at the scrappy trip along… too much on the go right now! Yours looks awesome! And thanks for the chance to win, i could use a flashy new rotary cutter!
Joyce
June 6, 2013 at 7:32 amCount me in, too…love using Olfa rotary cutters!
Anne
June 6, 2013 at 7:37 amOhh fun, I'd love to try an Olfa! And the color is just perfect!
Julie Jones
June 6, 2013 at 7:41 amI would love to try it out, and it is super cute!
Peggy Aront
June 6, 2013 at 7:43 amThat's funny that you are offering to share…..I just got a thank you gift from a co worker of a Joanns gift card for backing a quilt for her and I was thinking how I liked your cutter and might have to go look for it to use my GC with……and there was your post! I need a new cutter so I'd love to win yours…<br /><br />Peggy in NJ
Budding Violinist
June 6, 2013 at 7:47 amWow!! It is a beautiful rotary cutter. :)<br /><br />Plus I love the postage stamp quilt that you're working on. :)<br /><br />Pearl
Amy's Crafty Shenanigans
June 6, 2013 at 7:50 amI've been cutting strips for my own Scrappy Trip Along quilt – this new Splash cutter would cetainly make it more fun!! Aren't you lucky?
Robin (noteverstill/noteversewing)
June 6, 2013 at 7:52 amI need a new cutter! My current one is not an Olfa and I'm so frustrated with it.
Steven and Ginger
June 6, 2013 at 8:00 amI love the new color! I want to make a scrappy quilt also. I have seen such cute ones!
Thimbleanna
June 6, 2013 at 8:02 amI love your scrappy trip Amy — you can always send it to me. Or, if not, maybe the Olfa cutter LOL.
Mev_Lohman
June 6, 2013 at 8:06 amI would love a chance at the new cutter! Thanks!
mvink
June 6, 2013 at 8:12 amGorgeous coloured rotary cutter! Nice quilt! Thank you for the chance!
Archie the wonder dog
June 6, 2013 at 8:13 amI can't wait to see that bee block! The new cutter sounds good, I'd love to give it a try!
Deborah
June 6, 2013 at 8:20 amoh yes please – would love a new cutter ๐
pforgerson
June 6, 2013 at 8:20 amlove your work, thanks for the chance
Missy Shay
June 6, 2013 at 8:22 amYour quilt is looking great! I love the color of the rotary utter too! missysaprons@gmail.com
Claudia
June 6, 2013 at 8:24 amI, too, am a fan of Olfa Rotary Cutters. This new one looks wonderful!
Claudia
June 6, 2013 at 8:24 amI, too, am a fan of Olfa Rotary Cutters. This new one looks wonderful!
anorthowife
June 6, 2013 at 8:31 amI've seen ads for these and I would be in heaven if I got my hands on one ๐
Logan Marriott
June 6, 2013 at 8:33 amWith as much quilting as you do, I'm sure you go through those blades a bunch. Yay for them sending you a new one! I'd love to try it out too, thanks for the giveaway.
Vikki B
June 6, 2013 at 8:34 amYay rotary cutters! I have heard good things about this one (and really who couldn't use a couple more laying around, lol). I love the red in scrappy trip quilt!
Animated_Librarian
June 6, 2013 at 8:41 amI love the color of that new Olfa cutter! The new blade changing mechanism is a real plus too. Thanks for letting us be your friend ๐
Ali
June 6, 2013 at 8:42 amI would love to try an Olfa as I have only ever had a cheapo copy. (I am in UK so discount me if not posting overseas though) I wondered if so brighter colours would make you love the quilt more – it reads quite dark to me. That is not the right word, but I am thinking lime, turquoise, orange? However it looks lovely anyway.
Animated_Librarian
June 6, 2013 at 8:42 amI love the color of that new Olfa cutter! The new blade changing mechanism is a real plus too. Thanks for letting us be your friend ๐
llavmc
June 6, 2013 at 8:44 amho couldn't use a new rotary cutter. Thanks for the giveaway and I love your scrappy quilt.
pipp5
June 6, 2013 at 8:45 amI'd love to have a chance to try out the new cutter! I always worry that I'm not putting it back together the right way when I change out the blade on the cutter I have now.
Gnomemade
June 6, 2013 at 8:50 amI'd love to try the new Olfa cutter. I'm definitely partial to the Olfa brand when it comes to cutters! Thanks for the chance to win!
crazy quilter
June 6, 2013 at 9:09 amWOW, how I need a new rotary cutter and blue is my favorite color. I did purchase the other one they made that had this great blade changing system and I will never go back! I never seemed to get the screw back on correctly so my blade was either wobbly or didn't roll at all. I think they had me in mind when they made this one.I agree a lifetime supply of blades would be nice, but I am not a
Artsy-Craftsy Ivy
June 6, 2013 at 9:16 amI love how you change the blade! Why didn't they think about that sooner?! I have to have one!
Penny from S.C.
June 6, 2013 at 9:27 amI'd love to try it! Love the color and how easy it is to change the blade. Might would do it more often! Thanks
Nikki M.
June 6, 2013 at 9:29 amI've been checking my LQS but they haven't received their's yet….i'd love to win one! Thank you so much!
Linda Crosby
June 6, 2013 at 9:33 amLoving how to safely change that blade. Would love to win one. Thanks for sharing with us.
Kristi Brown
June 6, 2013 at 9:42 amOoh, I'd love to win a new rotary cutter!
karaj
June 6, 2013 at 9:42 amThanks for the chance! I have to watch a youtube video to remind myself how to change the blade if I wait too long in between changes.
Marlena
June 6, 2013 at 9:47 amI love the Olfa cutters and have been eying the new pretty blue one. Thanks for the chance!
jemfl
June 6, 2013 at 9:55 amThat new color is a wow-thanks!<br />So hard to do scrappy any hints!
CathyK
June 6, 2013 at 9:56 amI just love those blocks! If you don't love the quilt when it is all finished, I will sacrifice and take it off your hands! ;-)<br />That Olfa cutter looks great! Love the color. I don't use any rotary cutter but Olfa! I'd love to give that new one a try. Thanks for the chance!
BBB
June 6, 2013 at 10:08 amI'm ready to make a 'splash' with Olfa's new rotary cutter!!!
Maria
June 6, 2013 at 10:08 amI'm with you on the Olfa cutters. I've been using the same one since I started quilting about 15 years ago! I'd love a cute new Splash.
Sally K
June 6, 2013 at 10:10 amYour Scrappy Trip Along is so cheerful it makes me want to stop what I'm working on and start one of my own. I've seen the new Splash rotary cutter but haven't had a chance to check it out up close. Thanks for the review and a chance to win one of my own.
Johanna
June 6, 2013 at 10:14 amI'd love to try the new cutter! I have a Gingher left handed rotary cutter that I love, but the blades are pricey.
Miggsie
June 6, 2013 at 10:15 amSounds like a great new tool – I'd love to give it a try! Thanks!
Ashley P.
June 6, 2013 at 10:22 amI would love one!
Sarah
June 6, 2013 at 10:24 amI can always use a new rotary cutter!
Marie
June 6, 2013 at 10:24 amYes, please! I've been using an Olfa cutter for years and love it, for all of the reasons that you mentioned. Thanks!
apple slice
June 6, 2013 at 10:32 ambeautiful scrappy trip!! mine is being quilted right now. you have a lot of red (i love red). you may want to cut back on the red just a bit to show it off even more. i feel odd giving this thought but i love red and always need to talk myself into using less to use it to advantage!! no offense intended!! love your palette.
Jennifer
June 6, 2013 at 10:33 amI would love that rotary cutter! Thanks for the chance to win.
Sue H
June 6, 2013 at 10:41 amI also have used Olfa cutter for ever but don't you just love the colour of the Splash – so much nicer than yellow. It would even match my sewing room decor!! Thanks for the chance.
Kathryn
June 6, 2013 at 10:44 amI just found your blog and am totally hooked. I would definitely love the cutter, especially as a new quilter, we need what ever we can to make things move along smoother.
Kelly
June 6, 2013 at 10:49 amOh, how I'd love to win! I like your blocks — makes me want to start a scrappy trip around the world myself. ๐
Julie in WA
June 6, 2013 at 11:09 amI have only one rotary cutter…it is yellow, with the screw and spring-disk-thingy, an Olfa that is nearly 20 years old. It works just fine, except I am noticing that as I use it, the screw tends to loosen on its own… Hmmm, makes me think I'd love to try this new fangled cutter—and see if it can go twenty years like my original!!!
Quilt Monkey
June 6, 2013 at 11:18 amI've had my old Olfa for many years and I love it except for changing the blade! I teach a beginning class of quilters, and they struggle with the terribly. I'd love to try out the new one! If I don't win, I'll definitely buy one. Thanks for the review and the chance to win!
Tracy
June 6, 2013 at 11:19 amI too love my Olfa, have too say I love this new Splash<br />
Sonia B
June 6, 2013 at 11:20 amLove your projects and I love Olfa. Thanks for the chance.
Jannelle
June 6, 2013 at 11:39 amI love the idea of a little bit smaller size. It would be perfect for my projects that travel with me. I love the color too!
knittingispurple
June 6, 2013 at 11:43 amThat turquoise color is so pretty!
Alyssa
June 6, 2013 at 11:45 amI definitely need that rotary cutter! I will have to go buy it if I don't win. ๐
Theresa
June 6, 2013 at 12:03 pmI love your scrappy trip around the world – it's beautiful. That pattern has been on my "to-do" list for when I build up my own scrap pile. (We're working on it).<br /><br />I do love the color of the Olfa blade – it would look pretty on my sewing table.
Tiffany
June 6, 2013 at 12:23 pmIt's such a fun looking rotary cutter!!
kbzelazny
June 6, 2013 at 12:27 pmI would love a new rotary cutter as I'm not real happy with my present one! Love this new color too!!
Anna F.
June 6, 2013 at 12:28 pmLove the color and love how easy changing the blades seems to be. Would love to have one of these new Olfa cutters, even though I have a perfectly usable old one. New is always nice : )
Jess
June 6, 2013 at 1:02 pmThe color is all the excuse I need to want this rotary cutter! Thanks.
Abs
June 6, 2013 at 1:04 pmI'm loving the turquoise and yellow combination….I think I'm going to be pulling fabric and making a baby quilt soon!
Jodi
June 6, 2013 at 1:05 pmScrappy trip looks great! Would love a new cutter – thanks for the chance!
Christine
June 6, 2013 at 1:09 pmLoving anything that makes the tedious task of cutting easier!
LeslieWms
June 6, 2013 at 1:12 pmThanks for the chance to win a new Olfa rotary cutter — I need one. And I was happy to see your Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt top in progress. I just started my own and you're right — it's addicting. But I thought the same thing about my blocks — nice but not spectacular. Maybe it will pop when the quilting and binding are finished. Thanks again for the review and offer to
Denise in PA
June 6, 2013 at 1:21 pmOne of these days, I'm going to do that Scrappy Trip Along, I just know it! LoL I'd love to win the new Olfa cutte r- I'm an Olfa girl too! o:)
Sandra
June 6, 2013 at 1:49 pmI only use Olfa cutters. Since turquoise is my favorite color, I'd love to add this new cutter to my sewing room.
Heidi [Grizz-n-Dove]
June 6, 2013 at 1:51 pmSounds like a great rotary cutter! Thanks for the chance ๐
Jenybeth
June 6, 2013 at 1:54 pmCount me in! I've only ever used Friskars and I am really not impressed.
Laurel
June 6, 2013 at 2:16 pmLove your scrappy around the world. I would love another easy to change out blade Olfa cutter. Also my favorite brand.
bruinbr
June 6, 2013 at 2:22 pmI currently use the ergonomic olfa cutter, but I'd love an easier way to change the blade! Being a cute color doesn't hurt either! ๐
Tamie
June 6, 2013 at 2:47 pmI'd love to try a pretty new Olfa cutter! Thanks for the giveaway.
maureen
June 6, 2013 at 2:49 pmI HATE my current rotary cutter. Just not comfortable, and a real pain to change the blades. Would love to try this one- sounds too good to be true!
Amy
June 6, 2013 at 2:51 pmThe Scrappy Trip Along is calling my name. I've resisted so far, but if you've succumbed, I'll be toast soon. That pretty Olfa would make the cutting more fun…
Katie
June 6, 2013 at 2:58 pmOh, my Fiskars rotary cutter is such a pain. I slip with it all the time because of my poor grip on it, and changing the blade is tedious. Would love to try a new Olfa one!
Janet M
June 6, 2013 at 3:22 pmI switched to a Fiskar cutter & blades and it may be my imagination but I don't think it cuts as well or stays sharp as long as the Olfa. I like the color of the new Olfa too.
Flo
June 6, 2013 at 3:45 pmI would love a new Olaf rotary cutter. It would be so much easier to change the blade. My last experience while cutting with my 60mm rotary cutter was a trip to the ER and came home with 5 stitches. Thank you for the giveaway
Deb C
June 6, 2013 at 3:56 pmI haven't made a Scrappy Trip Along yet but I will get to it someday! I love Olfa cutters also. Thanks for the chance to win.
Janarama
June 6, 2013 at 3:58 pmI've been using Olfa products for decades. I'd love the to win the newest version of their rotary cutter.
Sarah_L_N
June 6, 2013 at 4:12 pmI like the look of the easy change on it, I had trouble undoing my regular one the first time, don't want to slip while doing that, even if the blade is blunt! I've always wondered why rotary cutters are such boring colours, especially when quilters are all about colour and texture!
Tara
June 6, 2013 at 4:18 pmI love my olfa blades! I use the standard cheap cutter, but would love to try the ergonomic one sometime.
There was finally time...
June 6, 2013 at 4:19 pmLove the aqua color of the Splash. Would love to win it. Thanks!
Tiara
June 6, 2013 at 4:21 pmLove seeing scrappy trips!
robin
June 6, 2013 at 4:23 pmWho wouldn't love to win a new rotary cutter?! Thanks for chance. I also want to say how much I love the fabrics in you scrappy trip along- reminds me of happy summer days.
Cindi
June 6, 2013 at 4:24 pmThanks for the review! I could use a new rotary cutter, and this looks like a good one….and like you said…it's turquoise!
LeAnne
June 6, 2013 at 4:24 pmOlfa rotary cutters are my favorite too. I have a couple of Fiskars, but I only use them if the Olfa needs a new blade. Love the fresh aqua color.
Sharlyn
June 6, 2013 at 4:24 pmSuper cute trip! Would love to win the cutter, thank you!
Funky Kim
June 6, 2013 at 4:31 pmThat new rotary cutter is on my to buy one of these days list. Winning it would get it in my hands that much sooner! So pick me! LOL<br /><br />Have a super sparkly day!
Jessica Oliveto
June 6, 2013 at 4:35 pmI want to try the Scrappy Trip and I just need to buckle down and do it. I have quite the haul of scraps to use, so no excuses! <br /><br />I have a mini Olfa and I love it! It's not great for cutting out a lot of fabric but the perfect size for trimming.
Cindy
June 6, 2013 at 5:06 pmI love your scrappy trip!! I really need to make one of those- hopefully sometime soon! I'd love to try this new cutter- thanks for the chance!
Hetty Mapp
June 6, 2013 at 5:06 pmI just finished a trip around the world quilt for the family of a fallen soldier,and will continue to make more. Would love to win the new Olfa cutter.
Anda W
June 6, 2013 at 5:15 pmI am just sewing on the binding of my Scrappy Trip quilt and just love it! I currently use a 60 mm Olfa rotary cutter but would love to give the new model a whirl! awolk at rogers dot com
Saskia
June 6, 2013 at 5:22 pmI am new to quilting and would love the olfa cutter and blue just happens to be my favourite colour. However I'm in Australia so not sure I qualify for the giveaway. I love your scrappy quilt, I've never made a big quilt before only small projects and I renovated a quilt top I found in the thrift shop for $1 for my daughters bedroom. Actually that's what got me interested in trying
Chelsie C
June 6, 2013 at 5:37 pmI think I need to start blogging more so that companies send me cool things! Thanks for the giveaway though ๐
sweetbaby
June 6, 2013 at 6:01 pmOlfa is the best!! Thats all I use. I'd LOVE a new one and pretty too!! WooHoo!! Thanks for your great posts and this fun giveaway!!<br />RuthNParadise(at)aol(dot)com
cakegirl
June 6, 2013 at 6:35 pmGreร t rotary cutter and a fabulous giveaway. Thanks!
along1000
June 6, 2013 at 6:41 pmOOhh, I want an Olfa cutter!! So cool!!
Jรฉsabelle B.
June 6, 2013 at 6:48 pmI love how your scrappy trip along quilt is going, especially the navy blue fabric!<br />And yeah, it's addictive…!
KMSC
June 6, 2013 at 7:07 pmI like the red squares in your scrappy trip along quilt. They give your quilt a really nice geometric design. Thanks for the giveaway; I would love to win a new rotary cutter.
MBMathis
June 6, 2013 at 7:12 pmYes please! new rotary cutter would be great.
Kimberly
June 6, 2013 at 7:22 pmVery nice scrappy trip along. I am really enjoying your blog and the quilt along. Thanks for the give away!
Nicole
June 6, 2013 at 7:49 pmI could always use a new rotary cutter. Especially one so cute! And I love your quilt, I can't wait to have enough scraps to make a scrappy quilt.
Nicole
June 6, 2013 at 7:50 pmI could always use a new rotary cutter. Especially one so cute! And I love your quilt, I can't wait to have enough scraps to make a scrappy quilt.
Nancycim
June 6, 2013 at 7:54 pmLove the color of the new cutter. Who couldn't use a new one?
auntreeniequilts
June 6, 2013 at 7:55 pmI am desperate for a new rotary cutter. thanks for the chance. love the quilt
Terri in BC
June 6, 2013 at 8:18 pmI love Olfa cutters too! My favourite one is the ergonomic one, so I hope they might relaunch that one in the turquoise colour (although I wouldn't say no if I won – just saying!) Thanks for the opportunity, Terri in BC
Brooke @ little b quilts
June 6, 2013 at 8:38 pmI saw that one in the store and would love to try it. Love their cutters!!!<br /><br />brookeali(at)Hotmail.com
Hilary
June 6, 2013 at 8:40 pmI love your Scrappy Trip blocks and that rotary cutter is amazing!!
Carol D.
June 6, 2013 at 8:43 pmYes, I would love a new rotary cutter! Got lots of projects going on so have lots of uses for it.
Jeana
June 6, 2013 at 9:12 pmwhat? ergonomic, cheaper and AQUA????? just when I thought I'd never be amazed by a rotary cutter again… thanks for the chance I would love to win this!
jan
June 6, 2013 at 9:17 pmHi Amy,<br /> I really like your scrappy Trips so far. When I was making mine, I kept overthinking every block, I finally gave up and just had fun. Now I love my it!<br />And Thank you for the chance at the giveaway. Have fun:)<br />jan@sewandsowfarm
Chris S
June 6, 2013 at 9:39 pmI have never used Olfa, would love to try it!
Liz Colley
June 6, 2013 at 9:59 pmI love the color of the new cutter, thanks for the chance to win one!
Shelley
June 6, 2013 at 10:05 pmLove my Olfa as well. Wouldnt think of using another kind!<br />Loving your scrappy trip as well!! Im sure you will too once its all together!
Glenda
June 6, 2013 at 10:10 pmLove the turquoise color of the new Olfa cutter….it's a perfect motivator to "cut" into all the scraps! ๐
Leslie
June 6, 2013 at 10:33 pmOh, how I would love to win this cutter. Thank you for the chance to win.<br /><br />
Di~
June 6, 2013 at 10:34 pmUhh, YEAH! yes please. Thanks, I love it!
Jude Jones
June 6, 2013 at 10:58 pmThanks for the chance! I would live it!<br />
Kathy
June 6, 2013 at 11:58 pmI'm always looking for new and improved tools! I want I want!
GeeGee
June 7, 2013 at 12:04 amYour "Trip Around the World" quilt is awesome!! I have been using Olfa cutters ever since they came on the market. I have worn out many of them. I have tried other brands but do not like any that I have tried. I would love to try Olfa's new model, the blade changing sounds great, The blade changing is what I fear most. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Andrea
June 7, 2013 at 12:12 amI love all my Olfa cutters …and would love to win this new one to play with! Thanks
james and bess
June 7, 2013 at 12:49 amyay for new and efficient tools!! thanks for the chance to win. :)<br /><br />bess
lindsey
June 7, 2013 at 2:10 amLike you I think this cutter looks great. The easy blade changing is a much improved design. Thanks for your feedback on it.
Jess @ The Elven Garden
June 7, 2013 at 2:34 amThey sound like great improvements – I love my olfa cutters!
Andrea
June 7, 2013 at 4:39 amOooh, I'd love to try that new cutter – thanks!
Susan
June 7, 2013 at 4:39 amI would love to win this. Thanks for a chance!!
Janet
June 7, 2013 at 4:51 amThanks for sharing your scrappy quilts; you've been on a mission! Splash Olfa cutter is stylish and I love the slick way of changing blades!
kt
June 7, 2013 at 4:51 amI would love to try this new cutter. Thanks for the chance!
Janet
June 7, 2013 at 4:51 amThanks for sharing your scrappy quilts; you've been on a mission! Splash Olfa cutter is stylish and I love the slick way of changing blades!
Christy
June 7, 2013 at 6:48 amYou have inspired me to try this scrappy quilt. Thanks for the chance to win the cutter.
~Diana
June 7, 2013 at 7:05 amAdd me to the list! And…I love your scrappy!
karen k
June 7, 2013 at 7:14 amWoo Hoo! A new cutter! Thanks for the opportunity. Love your quilts.
Susan P
June 7, 2013 at 7:18 amWould love to be able to try this new blade. I have arthritis and am always looking for something that might help with my hand movement. Thanks for the giveaway.
Liz
June 7, 2013 at 7:19 amI need to get around to making a scrappy trip along…a new rotary cutter would really help ๐
Linda
June 7, 2013 at 7:38 amI would love to win the new rotary cutter. Thanks for the chance….I enjoy reading your blog. jlmismas(at)gmail(dot)come
Mary Burnette
June 7, 2013 at 8:33 amOlfa is absolutely fantastic! I also have the older version of the cutter and always have trouble changing the blade. I need a new one! Thanks for the review and the chance to win! mburnette912@bellsouth.net
Libby
June 7, 2013 at 8:38 amI just bought this rotary cutter yesterday ~ thanks for your opinion ~ I don't think I will be dissapointed ~ Another one won't hurt !<br /><br />Thanks again for your opinion and for showing your scrappy trip quilt ~ Maybe I will get mine finished this month ~<br /><br />(senoraresources@msn.com)
Jennie
June 7, 2013 at 9:32 amI finally went back to Olfa after cheating on them with a floozy from Fiskars. It was downright awful! Never again – I will remain faithful. And now that they have an aqua and yellow one that would match my sewing room? Well, it's PERFECT!<br /><br />The scrappy trips are hard to love mid-process, I've found. I didn't go completely scrappy, but it was still hard in the middle of it
Anne
June 7, 2013 at 10:41 amHave been thinking of getting an Olfa rotary cutter. Currrently use one from Fiskars, which has been great. I just hear so often how wonderful Olfa is. And the color sure makes this one tempting!<br />(majesticjenkinsATgmailDOTcom)
Gill
June 7, 2013 at 11:25 amI have a yellow olfa but I'd love a turquoise one!!
Jill
June 7, 2013 at 11:26 amI would love to try one of the Olfa Rotary cutters! I need to upgrade my entire rotary system right now and this would be a great start.<br />
Jen
June 7, 2013 at 11:59 amI'd love a new rotary cutter!
Modern Amish
June 7, 2013 at 12:27 pmI'd love to try the new Splash Olfa rotary cutter! The color of course is a favorite of mine:D
Linda R
June 7, 2013 at 1:25 pmYes I would love the chance for a new cutter. I also love Olfa. Love the new colour as well.<br />Thanks for the chance
Katy Cameron
June 7, 2013 at 1:55 pmHope you fall in love with your trip soon, it's so frustrating when you sacrifice fabulous fabric but don't feel it's doing what you want, I'm sure the end result will look great :o)
MellieWo
June 7, 2013 at 2:34 pmI love free stuff! Thanks for sharing ๐ I have strips set aside for a scrappy trips but haven't gotten to it yet. I think yours is coming along nicely and I love the scissor prints!
Diane
June 7, 2013 at 2:39 pmLove your quilts and your blog. A new Olfa rotary cutter would be a real treat! Thanks.
Kathy Sue
June 7, 2013 at 3:56 pmI have only Ever used Olfa cutters. I love the features (who am I kidding, I love the color too). I wish all cutters had such an easy (and safe) blade changing mechanism.
Joyce Carol
June 7, 2013 at 5:12 pmI've used Olfa cutters for over fifteen years. I tried other brands, but Olfa really is the best. I'd love to try the new aqua one. It looks like it would be easier to change the blades on the new ones. Sometimes the screw on the yellow ones would get rusty and stick.
QuiltingBE
June 7, 2013 at 5:53 pmI would love to have this rotary cutter! So cute – love the colors – and my husband has taken over one of mine (I gave him my pink one in hopes he wouldn't want to keep it) so I need another one!
mascanlon
June 7, 2013 at 6:02 pmHow fun! I would love the new cutter, I too love Olfa and the color is sweet! I sent my scrappy trip along off to be quilted this week, in the end I loved it! It really needed all the blocks to come together. Now I am so anxious to see what Natalia does with it!
The Nelson Family
June 7, 2013 at 6:04 pmwho could turn down that offer? Thanks so much! I've never tried an Olfa.
Janet
June 7, 2013 at 6:17 pmI love the color! The scrappy trip is on my bucket list. I love the ones I've seen this year all over blots. I'm glad to see a change in the rotary cutter. I hate changing the blade.
Ginette
June 7, 2013 at 6:39 pmI only use Olfa cutters as well. This one looks fantastic with the new way of changing the blade! Thanks for the opportunity!
Kathy b
June 7, 2013 at 7:21 pmI love my olfas but love your blog more!<br /><br />
Barb Bee
June 7, 2013 at 7:48 pmlove your trip around the world-it will all come to be soon for you! Olfa is my cutter of choice!!
Jeneta
June 7, 2013 at 8:12 pmSo pretty (the cutter and your quilt tops!)!
Melissa
June 7, 2013 at 8:25 pmI would LOVE a new rotary cutter! I'm currently using an older fiskars cutter and it makes my wrists ache.
Muzikal Mama
June 7, 2013 at 8:52 pmWell… clearly I'm not the only one who reads your blog! But I agree with you on the 45 mm Olfa rotary cutter – it's the best! And turquoise? One of my favorite colors! <br />
Terri
June 7, 2013 at 8:54 pmCount me in! I'd love a chance at that spiffy new cutter.
scottylover
June 7, 2013 at 9:02 pmLove the scrappy trip around the world. The more I see these, the more I think I need to add it to the "list." :P<br /><br />I would love a new rotary cutter that is more ergonomic and easier to change! Please count me in! Thanks for the review, too. I saw these the other day and was wondering if they were any different than the old ones.<br /><br />Sandy A
Melissa James
June 7, 2013 at 9:17 pmI would love to win a new rotary cutter. That way me and hubby can cut fabric together! ๐
Katelyn
June 7, 2013 at 9:37 pmThat Olfa looks great! I don't have an Olfa, and mine doesn't seem to like to cut straight. Hmm… Thanks for the giveaway!
Liane
June 7, 2013 at 9:56 pmI too swear by Olfa. This new rotary cutter sounds great! Would love to try it out.
cat
June 7, 2013 at 11:17 pmWow, love that turquoise color. I have the standard yellow olfa 60 mm and love how it cuts. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Carolyn
June 8, 2013 at 1:15 amLove the Splash olfa. . . my blade is getting dull and I'd love a way to make changing it out easier!
Jenny Faasavalu
June 8, 2013 at 2:37 amI would love one! I have a cheap rotary cutter and it makes me nuts. Blades are always dull and I have to push so hard. ๐
Michele
June 8, 2013 at 6:20 amYour scrappy blocks look great. Good luck with the block lotto ones. The color of that cutter is the best. Thanks for the chance to win.
Donna Allen
June 8, 2013 at 8:04 amJust when you thought quilting couldn't get any better, they come up with cute gadgets that we all need to have! Love the color!
Melva
June 8, 2013 at 8:19 amI would love a new turquoise cutter. I am so I spired with the wedge blocks you have on your blog. Wonderful!
Melva
June 8, 2013 at 8:22 amI would love a new turquoise cutter. I am so I spired with the wedge blocks you have on your blog. Wonderful!
Della
June 8, 2013 at 8:37 amEvery time I change a blade, I am worried that I will drop the washer and it will disappear! This is a great improvement. And aqua? Perfection.
Della
June 8, 2013 at 8:38 amEvery time I change a blade, I am worried that I will drop the washer and it will disappear! This is a great improvement. And aqua? Perfection.
Ella
June 8, 2013 at 9:30 amI Love Olfa!!! Yes Please I would love a New and cute cutter!!!!
sandy
June 8, 2013 at 9:45 amHave never used an Olfa cutter buit would love to try one especially if it lets me make a quilt as lovely as yours.
Laurie
June 8, 2013 at 10:08 amI love the Olfa cutters, and this one is so pretty! If only I would change the blade more often!
del
June 8, 2013 at 1:34 pmI've longed for an Olfa, although I'm still very new to quilting. Winning one of these would definitely give me more inspiration!
Linda
June 8, 2013 at 5:02 pmI have already asked my LQS about stocking the new Splash – I love the color!
Sharon Barnes
June 8, 2013 at 6:51 pmI would love to win this new rotary cutter, such a cute color! I am new to quilting and love your blog. Your quilts are amazing! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Sharon Barnes
June 8, 2013 at 6:52 pmI would love to win this new rotary cutter, such a cute color! I am new to quilting and love your blog. Your quilts are amazing! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Andrea
June 8, 2013 at 6:53 pmI still use the Olfa that my grandma taught me to use so many years ago when she taught me sewing! Thanks for the chance to win a new one :)<br /><br />prajaline(at)gmail(dot)com
Angie
June 8, 2013 at 10:08 pmI've had my eye on that new cutter for a bit now because of the color, but wasn't sure if I'd like it better than my current olfa. Sounds like it's great! And the easier blade change system….nice!
Angie
June 8, 2013 at 10:09 pmI've had my eye on that new cutter for a bit now because of the color, but wasn't sure if I'd like it better than my current olfa. Sounds like it's great! And the easier blade change system….nice!
Alexis
June 9, 2013 at 12:56 amOh how I love Olfa! I've tried other brands and nothing compares. They're the best. Thanks for the chance to win. Your quilts are looking fantastic. I've heard how addicting Scrappy Trip Along is so I haven't started it yet in the best interest of getting other projects done. Maybe someday…
Amy T
June 9, 2013 at 5:35 amI love my original Olfa rotary cutter best. But the new one looks great. I also live the scrappy. I have a box of precious scraps I am hoarding for just the right project. Thisay be it. Thanks for Sharing!!
Gunilla
June 9, 2013 at 6:26 amI have a Fiskars rotary cutter but would love to try an Olfa, since I've heard so much good about them!!! Thanks for the chance!:)
Love
June 9, 2013 at 6:29 amLove the olfa–I just use the standard cutter, but it's all I've ever done! I, too, feel like I need a lifetime supply of blades… Seems like I'm always running out for another one!
Alice
June 9, 2013 at 6:57 pmJust getting back into sewing and would love, love this Olfa rotary cutter…..thanks!
clairesoprano
June 9, 2013 at 8:14 pmI love the vintage-y colors of your scrappy trip, but if you want to liven in up, try some turquoise! Thanks for another great giveaway, and I can't wait to see how this quilt turns out ๐
bessaroni
June 9, 2013 at 8:27 pmThe turquoise cutter is so pretty. My yellow ofla might get jealous.
Lynn
June 9, 2013 at 8:46 pmI'd love to win this cutter! I have an old fiskas! Crossing my fingers!
gina
February 5, 2016 at 12:27 amHi Amy! Would you happen to recall where the paper piecing template came from for the double wedding ring? Thank you!!!
gina
February 5, 2016 at 12:32 amsorry Amy! I investigated further and found you used Aneela’s pickle dish pattern.