Crafting with Digital Cutting Machines | Libby Ashcraft

Discover a new approach to crafting!

• 6 unique fabric projects, step-by-step instructions and photos, technique tutorials, and inspirational ideas
• How-to manual with a complete overview on the most popular models, foolproof preparation and cutting, expert tips and hacks, and more
• Perfect companion, whether your machine is a Cricut (R) Maker (TM), Silhouette Cameo (R), or Brother (R) ScanNCut
• Access to design files, gallery of design ideas, glossary of terms, list of resources, and more
• Author Libby Ashcraft has been teaching sewing, embroidery, and embroidery software for over 20 years

Perfect for sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, and a variety of other arts and crafts, digital cutting machines will change the way you enjoy your favorite hobby!

Whether you're in the market to buy a digital cutting machine or looking for guidance and inspiration for the machine you recently purchased, this complete how-to manual is here to help! A comprehensive guide to learning, understanding, and using your digital cutting machine, with overviews on the top three brands—Cricut, Silhouette, and Brother—clear instructions for foolproof preparation and cutting a variety of materials, technique tutorials, handy hacks, and 6 unique step-by-step fabric-based projects, Crafting with Digital Cutting Machines will help you make the most of your machine!

96 information-packed pages explain the components and features of each model, as well as the blades, tools, mats, and other accessories used. After introductory sections detailing common materials and a variety of essential crafting techniques, the author presents six illustrated step-by-step projects that will teach you how to work with fabrics on your digital cutting machine. As you make a drawstring gift bag, a raw-edge appliqué owl quilt, felt-lettered pillows, holiday ornaments, and more, you'll be amazed by everything your machine can do beyond paper crafting! Also included is an inspirational photo gallery of additional ideas and projects, expert tips and tricks to ensure success, a helpful glossary of terms, and a link for access to the design files for all of the projects featured in this book.

Author Libby Ashcraft has been teaching sewing, embroidery, and embroidery software for over 20 years. She has expanded her expertise to include electronic cutters, including the Silhouette Cameo and Brother ScanNCut. As a Martha Pullen Licensed Teacher and a Terri Johnson Creates Licensed Silhouette Instructor, Libby travels around the country teaching Silhouette Cameo workshops and classes and Brother ScanNCut classes. She is on staff for Martha Pullen Licensing courses and is also a technical sewing editor and contributor for Classic Sewing magazine.

From appliqué and making cards to transferring designs, cutting vinyl and leather, and so much more, digital cutting machines are revolutionizing how people craft! Whether you're a paper crafter, sewist, quilter, scrapbooker, designer, teacher, or other type of artist or crafter, you'll love your digital cutting machine for all its amazing capabilities.

Learn and understand your digital cutting machine, and explore its endless versatility and creative possibilities, with Crafting with Digital Cutting Machines!

This is a printed book.