How to Cut Fabric on Silhouette CAMEO without Rotary Blade

You can cut fabric with any Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait machine - including those that can't use a Silhouette Rotary blade.

In a pinch you can use almost any NEW blade to cut fabric - in any machine.

Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade 101: Beginners Getting Started Tutorial

If you got yourself a Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade and are now like "Now what?"...you're not alone. 

I've heard this a lot lately which is why I figured it was a good time to put together a Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade beginners tutorial to answer some of those FAQs.

Foil Quill Hack for Faster Foiling (But Be Warned)

I love the Foil Quill Magnetic mat when foiling with my CAMEO 3 because of how much time it saves avoiding the need to tape the foil down.  Unfortunately that magnetic mat isn't real Silhouette CAMEO 4 friendly due to the big metal bar which tends to "eat" the magnets.

That got this anti-tape crafter thinking...and I had a lightbulb moment and a Silhouette / Foil Quill hack that I will be using from here on out.

Silhouette CAMEO 3 Autoblade Replacement: How to Use the Ratchet Blade

Wondering if the Silhouette CAMEO 3 Autoblades are being discontinued? They're not...but they are very hard to find right now.

So if you're in need of a Silhouette CAMEO 3 Autoblade replacement, the Silhouette ratchet blade is what you'll want to use. The Silhouette CAMEO 4 Autoblade is not an option as it can not be used in the CAMEO 3.

The manually adjustable ratchet blade can be used in every Silhouette machine including all models of the CAMEO, Portrait, and Curio. Here's how to use the ratchet blade in Silhouette CAMEO 3.

Silhouette Mobile App 2020: How to Make Your First Cut with Silhouette Go (Video)

There's a new Silhouette mobile app for iPhone and Android that will allow you to open and cut designs right from the palm of your hand with a Bluetooth Silhouette machine.

This Silhouette tutorial will take you step by step to make your first cut with Silhouette Go, the new Silhouette Studio app.

Silhouette CAMEO Maximum Cutting Length Extended to 60'

All Silhouette CAMEO and Portrait machines can now cut up to 60 feet - well beyond their previous 16' limitation.

Cutting at this length obviously means you will be cutting off a roll of HTV, vinyl, or stencil material. This tutorial explains cutting vinyl without a mat on Silhouette CAMEO 4 or any other machine with the exception of the Silhouette Curio. 

Silhouette Portrait vs Cricut Joy: Price, Specs, Features Comparison

The cute, portable, and brand new Cricut Joy will be going on sale in just a few days. Since it was announced in early February I have received a lot of questions about if Silhouette will come out with something similar.

The question has kind of surprised me since the smaller, portable Silhouette Portrait was actually my first cutting machine six years ago.  So...my answer is: they already have ;)  Let's take a look at a side by side comparison of the Silhouette Portrait 2 vs Cricut Joy.

How to Turn Off the Silhouette Kraft Blade Loops

If you've cut with the Silhouette 2mm or 3mm Kraft blades you've probably wished you could turn off those loops at some point.

The loops are what the software uses to tell the machine to turn the blade so it can cut in a different direction. Sometimes, though, they are more trouble than they are worth.

How to Cut Craft Foam with Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade (Cut Settings)

It's now easier than ever to cut Craft Foam with your Silhouette machine...and you don't even need to have a CAMEO 4!

The new 2mm Silhouette Kraft Blade cuts Craft Foam like butter and I have the perfect cut settings for you.

Second Silhouette CAMEO: 7 Ways to Justify Needing Another Cutter

Many Silhouette crafters - at one point or another - question whether or not they need another (or a new) Silhouette machine.

There are a number of reasons why it's a good idea to seriously consider a second Silhouette cutting machine.  Some of them would fall under the "want" category while others should definitely be considered a "need."

SVGs Won't Cut with Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait? Quick Fix for 'Job Complete' Error

If your Silhouette cutting machine won't cut SVGs - there's likely one big reason why.

It has to do with a default setting in Silhouette Studio.

Guaranteed Way to Get Bad Cuts with Silhouette CAMEO 3 AutoBlade (And How to Fix It)

One of the most common issues from Silhouette CAMEO beginners is that their CAMEO 3 Autoblade is cutting through the vinyl (or other material) and the backing.  The same goes for the Portrait 2 Autoblade.

In most cases there are two quick fixes that will fix the issue and get you cutting successfully in a hurry.

Silhouette Portrait 2 Goes on Pre-Order; Features Include Bluetooth and AutoBlade

The Silhouette Portrait 2 is here! The new 9" Silhouette cutting machine is now on pre-order and will ship later this year!

The new Silhouette Portrait machine has been updated from its original version to include some of the popular features of the Silhouette CAMEO 3!

New Silhouette Products for 2017: Machines, Foils, Software and More!

As they do every year around this time, Silhouette America released a list of new Silhouette products for 2017 during the annual meeting in Hawaii.  And...officially launched Silhouette Studio V4.

Unfortunately, though I was invited, I was not able to attend this year's meeting - BUT I can confirm the full list of soon-to-be-released new Silhouette products for 2017 products which includes several updated and limited edition machines.