Crossover II Review. Learn the pros and cons of this fabric and paper cutting system from Crafter’s Edge. Affiliate links included.
I was flattered to be given the opportunity to review the Crossover II, a fabric and paper cutting machine made by Crafter’s Edge. It was a blast trying out this fabulous machine, and I made a short video to show you how it performs.
I tested out the Crossover II using paper dies, fabric dies, and steel dies. The textiles I used for my review were paper, thin cotton fabric, canvas fabric, fabric with fusible webbing, and felt in my Crossover II review. I also included some finished projects to give you an idea of what you can do with the machine.
Pros and Cons of the Crossover II
Pros
- Small footprint. The cutting system is easy to open and close so it won’t take up a lot of storage space.
- It’s in my favorite color! I love that it’s not a boring neutral hue.
- Handle for ease of movement. Tote it from one area to another or to workshops and classes.
- No more shims! Adjust the pressure by simply spinning a dial!
- Larger cutting mat than other machines.
- Cuts fabric cleanly, even with paper dies.
- Can accommodate multiple dies, from paper dies to steel rule dies, thanks to the adjustable rollers.
- Cuts multiple pieces of fabric at one time.
- Handle turns smoothly and easily.
Cons
- Heavy machine (equivalent to other die cutting machines)
- Need to rely on the instruction manual heavily at first until you learn all the different pressure settings for various textiles.
Overall, I am extremely impressed with the Crossover II, and it’s going to be my “go to” die cutting machine. I love that it stores so easily and has a small footprint so it won’t take up a lot of my limited counter space. I’m thrilled that I won’t ever have to mess around with shims again, trying to figure out how to make a die work with my machine. The dial system is very easy to learn and to use. I highly recommend the Crossover II from Crafter’s Edge!
I was sent the Crossover II at no cost in exchange for my honest review and have not been compensated monetarily for this review.
Hey Morena,
Thank you for the review. I’ll definitely have to check this out!
Thanks Patricia! I’m glad it was helpful!