Limited Edition 45mm Decorated Rotary Cutters

One-of-a-kind decorated cutters are the first entries in the new OLFA Exclusives™ series which will feature OLFA craft tools with unique patterns and colors. The latest decorated OLFA cutters are not only high-performance tools, but ideal gift ideas for quilters, sewers and other crafters. Available in Calantha Plum and Calantha Orange.

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Four Winners Named in “Young Designers” Contest

OLFA sponsored the First Annual OLFA Young Designers Okada Award, a national competition conducted under the auspices of the American Quilter’s Society (AQS). Gina Perkes was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner and received the $5,000 prize for her quilt Complementary. Prizes were offered for first-, second- and third-place winner prizes worth $1,500, $1,000 and $500.

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New "X Design Series" Standard-Duty Cutting Tool

OLFA X Design Series™ Standard-Duty Auto-Lock Cutter (XA-1) features the OLFA quick-and-easy snap-off blade replacement system with 13 edges. The anti-slip, cushion-grip easy-clean fiberglass construction is chemical resistant. The lightweight, slim-line XA-1 is designed for projects demanding intricate and precise cutting such as wallpapering and window tinting. Use it to cut corrugated cardboard, foam, acetate and much more...

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Limited Edition Pink Rotary Mat

OLFA® donated more than $30,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in a ceremony at the International Quilt Market in Houston in late October, 2006. The donation represented a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the OLFA Pink 45mm Deluxe Rotary Cutter and the OLFA Pink Self-Healing Mat, both of which were available during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

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Introducing 17" Rotating Mat for Craft Projects

OLFA is expanding its line of exclusive Self-Healing Rotating Rotary Mats with a 17" version that allows quilters, crafters and collage artists to undertake larger size projects with ease. The lightweight mat rotates smoothly, eliminating the need for repositioning fabrics or papers that require multiple cuts or for the crafter to have to physically move around the work surface to perform the necessary cuts...

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New "X Design Series" High-performance Cutting Tools

Introducing two all-new X OLFA Design Series™ cutting tools with the company’s exclusive quick-and-easy snap-off blade replacement system. Both new cutters — X OLFA Design Series Heavy-Duty Auto-Lock Cutter (LA-X) and the Extra-Heavy Duty Ratchet-Lock Cutter (XH-1) feature anti-slip, cushion-grip handles for secure handling and safety. Both handles are crafted of fiberglass conjoined with elastomer, making them chemical resistant and easier-than-ever to clean. The high-grade carbon tool-steel blades feature OLFA’s signature snap-off blade strips, each strip equipped with seven to eight cutting edges.

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OLFA Sponsors "Young Designers" Contest

OLFA is sponsoring the First Annual OLFA Young Designers Okada Award. The competition is designed to encourage a new generation of quilters and is open to quilters ages 18 to 35. Competitors are invited to create a traditional or original quilt, using any quilt-making technique, in a unique interpretation. Four prizes are offered: the Young Designers Grand Prize, worth $5,000, and first-, second- and third-place winner prizes worth $1,500, $1,000 and $500, respectively...

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OLFA Introduces the Ultimate Chenille Cutter

The Chenille Cutter (CHN-1) is a multi-purpose precision cutting tool that revolutionizes making chenille at home.  Engineered with safety in mind, the OLFA Chenille Cutter's ultra-sharp, double-honed circular blade has no exposed edges. The Chenille Cutter is designed with a ratchet dial that turns clockwise to expose a fresh blade edge. An Arrow Window indicates the number of useable blade edges, from 0 to 24...

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Limited Edition Pink Rotary Cutter and Self-Healing Mat

OLFA, a sponsor of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®, is introducing two limited edition quilting and crafting tools; the Pink 45mm Deluxe Rotary Cutter and the 12" x 18" Pink Self-Healing Rotary Mat. OLFA has donated more than $25,000 to the Foundation in 2005 and designed the pink tools both to demonstrate its support in the fight against breast cancer and to educate women on how to detect breast cancer. Included with each tool is an illustrated Breast Cancer Awareness Facts Booklet that explains in detail how to structure an early breast cancer detection plan and how to perform self-examinations...

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10 Unique Rulers for Quilting, Sewing, and Crafts

OLFA now offers a specialty line of unique non-slip frosted acrylic rulers designed for basic-to-advanced quilting, sewing and a variety of craft projects. The OLFA Frosted Advantage™ rulers — in 10 sizes and shapes — are imprinted with black numbers, grid lines and other measurements on transparent, frosted acrylic surfaces that are non-slip for extra stability and safety while cutting.

The OLFA rulers are designed for accuracy and precision with grid lines marked in 1/8", ¼", ½: and 1" increments. The grid lines and measurements are imprinted in such a way that they can be read effortlessly over dark or light or patterned fabrics and materials...

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Joseph Mallof Named President and CEO of World Kitchen

World Kitchen LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WKI Holding Co. Inc., announced that Joseph T. Mallof has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mallof joins World Kitchen from CIBA Vision Corporation where he served as Chief Executive Officer through three years of sales and earnings growth. He succeeds James Sharman, who led World Kitchen through a successful turnaround and positioned the company for long-term growth.

“We are pleased to welcome Joe Mallof as the new CEO of World Kitchen,” said Terry Peets, Chairman of WKI Holding Co. “With more than 25 years of marketing and international experience, Joe has the right credentials to lead our company at this important time. We look forward to his future contributions to World Kitchen.”

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