Sharon, I'm sure you'll have fun with it! I don't have one but here's a link to a video about using the Cricut to cut fabric; it may help get you started.

What I read said fabric dulls the cutting blade and suggested you have a spare blade on hand. I don't see how fabric would dull it worse than paper would though!

Kate

Here is a link that might be useful: Cricut Fabric

Thank you, Kate. My sister said it'll make pieces up to 11.5" so I'm thinking of making a few butterflies, flowers and other designs she might have to keep on hand for those quilts that need a little zing.

SharonG/FL

Sharon, using my Cricut has been one thing I have been trying to perfect. A few things that I have learned: Cut at a slow speed with a deep blade. Pressure should be set at about 5 and your blade should be at 6. I tried cutting the fabric with just my stabilizer pressed the back of the fabric and ran into problems. Recently took a lecture on using the cricut for applique and learned that if you press a shet of freezer paper to the right side of the fabric and have your stablizer on the back of the fabric it works much better. Went home and tried it and it worked PERFECT!

Lynn, Thank you so much for the info. I'm going to keep your tip and also send it to my sister. That's awesome!

SharonG/FL

OK, Lynn. We did it your way and no problems!! Thank you. This was the first time for my sister to use it to cut fabric. I think she did awesome! The picture is a bit fuzzy as it was taken with my cell phone and the butterflies and flowers are just laying on the quilt.