The Famore 45mm Rotary Cutter Handle is the complete 45mm standard rotary cutter from Famore — the production workhorse of the quilting cutting toolkit. The 45mm diameter is the most widely used rotary cutter format for standard quilting cuts: binding strips, jelly roll strips, half-square triangles, and straight cuts across folded fabric. Famore’s ergonomic handle design reduces hand fatigue during extended cutting sessions.

Top 10 Questions About the Famore 45mm Rotary Cutter

Is the 45mm the standard production rotary cutter?: Yes — 45mm is the industry standard diameter for production quilting cutting. It is the appropriate first rotary cutter for any quilter and the primary tool for most cutting tasks including strips, squares, and half-square triangle units.
What makes the Famore ergonomic handle notable?: Famore’s handle design reduces grip tension and hand fatigue during extended cutting sessions — a meaningful advantage for production studios and quilters with hand fatigue or arthritis concerns who cut significant fabric volume.
Does the 45mm handle come with a blade?: Yes — includes one 45mm blade installed and ready to use.
Are Famore replacement blades available?: Yes — Famore 45mm replacement blades are available at Linda’s in multiple pack sizes.
How do I know when to replace the blade?: Replace when the blade begins to skip (missing threads), drag rather than roll smoothly, or requires extra pressure to cut through multiple fabric layers. A sharp blade cuts cleanly with minimal pressure.
What cutting mat is appropriate?: Any standard self-healing rotary cutting mat works with the 45mm cutter. The QS Dual Sided Cutting Mat and Creative Grids formats available at Linda’s are excellent choices.
Is the Famore 45mm suitable for cutting through multiple fabric layers?: Yes — a sharp 45mm blade cuts through 4–8 folded fabric layers cleanly. For cutting more than 8 layers, more frequent blade changes maintain cutting quality.
Is the Famore 45mm left-hand compatible?: Check current Famore 45mm product specifications for left-hand options.
What safety feature does the Famore cutter have?: Famore cutters include a blade guard mechanism for safe retraction between cuts. Always close the guard when setting the cutter down.
Is this a good gift for a beginner quilter?: Yes — the 45mm rotary cutter is the first essential cutting tool for any quilter, and the Famore ergonomic handle is a quality choice that provides years of reliable service.

Common Uses

Cutting binding strips, jelly roll strips, and fabric yardage for quilt production
Cutting half-square triangles, rectangles, and standard block units
Production cutting for high-volume quilt studios
Any straight-line cutting task on folded fabric with ruler guidance
Primary cutting tool for any quilter at any skill level