To Buy or Not to Buy an Accuquilt Go?

**luvTooQuilt** · 05-10-2012, 01:33 PM

I love my go.. ( i actually have two- long story..)
I use it ALOT.. and its a great scrap user-upper!!!
IMHO the dies are not that expensive.. it just depends on the ones you want and if you can 'wait' for it to go on sale..
I have almost all the dies.. Hubby gets them for me for my birthday, mothers day and all the other holidays.. For my last birthday ( i think it was my birthday) he got me 4 of each size cutting mats for the go.. ( little did he know i already had a set or two of each so now I have back ups to the back up to the back up- as I go thru them very quickly anyway..
For some Its a learning curve to use it to minimize your scrap waste.. So dont get discouraged..

My favorite dies are:
2x2
2.5x2.5
Bricks
Tumblers - both small and large
Rags- all of them are great !!
9 in hex
Chisel
Apple core

And ones Im glad i have 'cause id hate to cut them by hand are:
DWR
Blazing star
Sue & Sam

I have the strips but its easier and faster for me to to rotary cut ?? by WOF - but its a breeze when im cutting scraps into strips- saves time..

* Desden & Rob Peter dies are on my wish list..

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Go..

**Rhonda Lee** · 05-12-2012, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt

I love my go.. ( i actually have two- long story..)
I use it ALOT.. and its a great scrap user-upper!!!
IMHO the dies are not that expensive.. it just depends on the ones you want and if you can 'wait' for it to go on sale..
I have almost all the dies.. Hubby gets them for me for my birthday, mothers day and all the other holidays.. For my last birthday ( i think it was my birthday) he got me 4 of each size cutting mats for the go.. ( little did he know i already had a set or two of each so now I have back ups to the back up to the back up- as I go thru them very quickly anyway..
For some Its a learning curve to use it to minimize your scrap waste.. So dont get discouraged..

My favorite dies are:
2x2
2.5x2.5
Bricks
Tumblers - both small and large
Rags- all of them are great !!
9 in hex
Chisel
Apple core

And ones Im glad i have 'cause id hate to cut them by hand are:
DWR
Blazing star
Sue & Sam

I have the strips but its easier and faster for me to to rotary cut ?? by WOF - but its a breeze when im cutting scraps into strips- saves time..

* Desden & Rob Peter dies are on my wish list..

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Go..

This looks like a good check list to me! Think I'll just start at the top and work on down. Thanks for the info!!

**BellaBoo** · 05-10-2012, 01:44 PM

I have the Go and it's the best thing I've bought since my sewing machine. I paid full price for mine and would again. I don't think the dies are expensive for the time and fabric they save me. I have about all the dies. I stock up on mats when I find a sale. I bought the Go Baby when if first came out and got it for $89 introductory price with carrying case, and it works great and there are many dies that fit the Baby including strip dies. My DD borrowed it and I'll never get it back. LOL. Lots of tips on youtube for the Accuquilt die machines. When I first got the Go, my DH asked me why I was carrying around a portable typewriter everywhere.

I have the Alto Quilt Cut 2 and it's very nice but I like the die variety of the Go.

**Rhonda Lee** · 05-10-2012, 02:09 PM

Thank you so much for your comments. There is nothing like experience to tell it like it is. I have had thoughts on the extra cost of the dies. I think most can be had at sale prices and there are some web sites that have them much lower than retail pricing, however, it still will be an investment for me. I just want to learn enough to make an intelligent decision before buying. I did take a look at the Alto Quilt Cut 2 but it didn't appeal to me as much as the Accuquilt Go. I don't let prices scare me if it is something that will be used and helpful with my quilting needs. Quilting is priceless.

**jaciqltznok** · 05-16-2012, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rhonda Lee

Thank you so much for your comments. There is nothing like experience to tell it like it is. I have had thoughts on the extra cost of the dies. I think most can be had at sale prices and there are some web sites that have them much lower than retail pricing, however, it still will be an investment for me. I just want to learn enough to make an intelligent decision before buying. I did take a look at the Alto Quilt Cut 2 but it didn't appeal to me as much as the Accuquilt Go. I don't let prices scare me if it is something that will be used and helpful with my quilting needs. Quilting is priceless.

do your homework...what is the big shot pro running?

**brushandthimble** · 05-10-2012, 02:39 PM

I have not used mine as much as I would like, but one thing it has been great for, English paper piecing the Hex's, I cut 2.5 strips then lay them across and cut 2.5 squares. Great time saver on all those squares. They may not be perfectly cut, but they work great for what I am using them for.
The 5" square is next on my buy list.
I have the drunkard path, and one or two for applique.

**hobo2000** · 05-10-2012, 02:55 PM

I bought one for Christmas, by Easter, I had not used it so I sold it and the dies I thought I could not live without. WEverytime I came up with a design I wanted to do, I didn't have the right dies. It sounds like a good idea but it is very limiting.

**Rhonda Lee** · 05-10-2012, 03:41 PM

hobo2000, did you use your Accuquilt at all? What designs would not be limiting? Is everything geared to what die is available?

**promenades** · 05-12-2012, 05:47 AM

I purchased an Accuquilt cutter and I have never regretted it. I love it! You can get it on sale at Sewforless.com for $199 quite often. That is how I purchased mine. There are several places you can go to to get the dies on sale at very reasonable prices. Yes it is worth the money and more. I have can cut very accurately now and make many different quilt patterns that I other wise would not try. The rag dies are worth their weight in gold! I have Lupus, RA, AS, IBM, etc and I would never be able to do quilting if I did not have this. When ever I see a die at a very low price I grab it and add to my collection. The people at Accuquilt are fantastic and there are tons of videos on their web site, youtube and other places where you can get tips and such. They have many patterns available also for free and to purchase. i now can do my mariners compass and other quilts because I have it. I would never do a rag before and now I have made many and helped new quilters make their first rag quilt because it is easy and fun. Becuase the rag dies are a bit harder to run thru, we have them men help with that. They have fun doing it. Now some of my friends are in love with quilting and are looking forward to their next project. I highly recommend it!

**kate henry** · 06-10-2012, 08:12 AM

I have found the best prices for dies for Go is sewforless. I love my Go. Good on back

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