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    Old 11-10-2011, 06:33 PM
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    I recently bought myself an accuquilter go. With Christmas coming I am planning on putting dies on my wish list. There are so many I am not sure which to choose. Please share with me what your favorite dies are.

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    Old 11-11-2011, 03:46 AM
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    I love all of the strip dies but recently I have been using the rag die for quilts that I will be giving as xmas gifts. Like you there are so many to choose from.
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    I have the Go also and enjoy the circles as it is 3 sizes, the hex again 3 sizes, the 2.5" strip for borders, and different triangle sizes as they cut off the corners so well.
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    I find the strip dies are the most useful. It is hard to keep the ruler straight over the width of fabric.
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    Old 11-11-2011, 04:33 AM
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    I use the 5" square die to cut charms and the 2 1/2" strip to cut jelly rolls. There are so many patterns that use these shapes, it's easy to find a pattern you like to use these dies.
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    Old 11-11-2011, 04:38 AM
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    I'm going to keep my eyes on this thread - I was going to ask the same question.
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    Old 11-11-2011, 05:50 AM
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    there are so many dies available, you just have to see which ones you would use. there are several that are really neat but I know I would never use them. My favorite so far is the drunkards path, I cut a full size quilt in 2 colors in less than 2 hours. now I'm working on a diamond scrappy.
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    Old 11-11-2011, 05:52 AM
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    I have the Studio and the strip dies are my favorite especially 2.5"
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    Old 11-11-2011, 06:00 AM
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    My favorite currently is the 2x2.. Great way to use up the lil scraps.. I have most dies minus the holiday appliques- dont see a need for them..

    I love the big tumbler, baby tumbler, 3x6 bricks, and all the rag dies.... I bought the strips but I haven't opened them. For now I can cut strips pretty fast with my rotary cutter.. Blazing star looks cool- again another one not opened, The DWR is another id hate to have to cut all the pieces so Im sure the die is uber helpful ( yes another still wrapped)..

    I hate the parallelogram.. cant sew them right to save my life...

    Be sure to buy extra mats- they are basically disposable.. Get the milky white ones, they last longer- the grey ones are crap.. the rag dies will eat thru your mats quicker then normal so make sure you have back ups to your back ups...

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    Old 11-11-2011, 06:36 AM
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    I have the Studio and I haven't met a die I didn't love LOL. I especially love the strip dies because I can't keep a ruler steady to cut the width of fabric and the circle dies which I use for wool. What I am always looking for is ways to use the dies in a quilt. I wish more patterns/magazines were die friendly.

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