contemplating an accuquilt go
06-28-2016, 04:56 AM
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When someone asks me about the Go and say I don't know how often I'd use it, too much fabric waste, dies cost too much, or the mats wear out, I say then it's probably not for you and change the subject. The ones that start off with negatives about it end up not wanting to like it and prove that to themselves.
06-28-2016, 05:41 AM
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You won't be able to use any of the strip dies either. I probably use those more than any of the others except some for applique. I absolutely hate cutting out flowers, leaves, etc by hand so I use my GO Electric machine. Makes life so much easier. More time spent actually appliqueing/sewing. Hate to cut out too. Actually I love to piece/hand applique more than anything.
06-29-2016, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
When someone asks me about the Go and say I don't know how often I'd use it, too much fabric waste, dies cost too much, or the mats wear out, I say then it's probably not for you and change the subject. The ones that start off with negatives about it end up not wanting to like it and prove that to themselves.
07-31-2016, 07:29 AM
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I got the studio for Christmas last year, on black friday, got a great deal, bought dies for the strips, 2 1/2 inch blocks and a few others. I have not used it yet, been busy and had lots of surgeries, so hoping to start using, i want to make a log cabin or two. I'm glad i have it and glad i bought the largest one. Its hard to know which one to buy, but go big or go home, thats one of my mottos, lol
08-31-2016, 08:50 PM
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Can the applique dies for the Go Big be used for invisible machine applique using the freezer paper method? I thought that the applique shapes would only be useful if doing fusible applique where you aren't trying to turn the edges under.Thanks!
08-31-2016, 09:58 PM
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I started with the GO! Now its for sale as I got the Go! BIG for a present this year...I cannot tell you how much I love the doge ears, the line ups and precision piecing I get with these dies...
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08-31-2016, 10:40 PM
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Perfect sewing?
Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
A friend bought hers from a quilt shop and that shop will loan out a variety of dies if you bought the cutter from their shop. But really, how often will you use it? I prefer to oversize my blocks when I can and if I need strips cut, I can use my June Tailor Quilt Shape Cut Pro.
Sandra
09-01-2016, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by tailormaid
Can the applique dies for the Go Big be used for invisible machine applique using the freezer paper method? I thought that the applique shapes would only be useful if doing fusible applique where you aren't trying to turn the edges under.Thanks!
You are correct....the app dies are designed for fusible method.
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