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Accuquilt vs. Sizzix Which one would you buy and why?

Accuquilt vs. Sizzix Which one would you buy and why?

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Old 05-30-2015, 12:28 AM
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I saw a sizzix die sale once! In hobbycraft, I think they were 3 for 2. I would've gone for it, but all the ones I wanted were out of stock!
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Old 05-30-2015, 09:57 AM
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I got the Accuquilt Go BABY since I, too, mainly want to cut strips and squares. Think I found it on line at under $100 and then Jo-Ann has it occasionally for pretty good sale price. I bought two additional dies - the strip die and the 5" square die - so that is all I want to do at the moment ---but they do have additional dies that work with the BABY one.
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Old 05-30-2015, 12:57 PM
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Did you know if the Die says Accuquilt on the JoAnn website you can't use the coupon for % off but if it just says Go you can use the coupon. Silly but true as of last month anyway. I got the Ohio Star die for Go for 60% off using the coupon. Walmart website has all brands of dies many get discounted all the time. I put the dies I want on my wish list and when the item goes down in price I get a notification. I got the Alphabet die for 50% off at Walmart website on a sale that lasted for only two days. Accuquilt group on their Facebook page lists instantly when a die sale is happening somewhere. I pay for internet so I use it to save money not just to read boards and watch video. LOL
I guess you can tell by my post I'm an Accuquilt fan.
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Old 05-30-2015, 06:46 PM
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This is a very interesting and informative discussion. Thanks! I have the Accuquilt Go and love it. I bought just the basic package when it was on sale, then added to my dies whenever they were on sale. I really love the strip cutters.
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Old 05-31-2015, 04:49 AM
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Onebyone...thanks for those great tricks on finding GO dies at good prices....did not know Walmart on line carried them.....will definitely look into it! Interesting factoid about Joann coupon and GO.......
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Old 05-31-2015, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ctrysass2012 View Post
I have also been checking out die cutters & appreciate all the comments. Does anyone have the Sizzix Vagabond? I'm mainly thinking of cutting strips & squares & this machine is electric. Don't really want to go the crank route.
I have the Vagabond and really like it. I use it like you say you want to for strips mostly. It's compact and electric. I love that it folds up and fits in my small space. The biggest drawback is it only fits the 6" dies but it works for what I want. I got it when I injured my shoulder and couldn't cut with the rotary. It kept me quilting when I would have otherwise had to stop. Cutting is one of my least favorite parts of quilting so it makes that part fun for me.
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