Shortcuts: A Concise Guide to Rotary Cutting

Become a rotary-cutting expert--and spend less time cutting and more time piecing and quilting--with Shortcuts! In this completely revised and updated edition, you’ll find step-by-step information on 18 rotary-cutting techniques, from the time-proven basics to the latest, most advanced rotary-cutting methods. You’ll also find:

• Six exciting, all-new quilt patterns for practicing your rotary-cutting skills

• Illustrated tips and techniques for both straight-grain and bias-strip piecing

• Tricks for rotary cutting odd shapes using either paper cutting guides or the mark, stack, and cut method

• Complete information on how to use and care for your rotary cutter and equipment

Hometown: Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Donna Lynn Thomas is the author of several bestselling books, including Scrappy Duos. Her books have sold a total of more than 300,000 copies to date