Thread: Go! Fabric Cutter - Questions about Accu Quilt

Hi! I am endeavoring to return to quilting and was quite inspired last night hearing about the Accu Quilt from a friend. Do any of you have one? What are your opinions? Do you suggest specific die casts for a beginner or are those a matter of preference?

My current sewing machine is more machine than I want or need and eventually will consider a replacement, so will be curious to know if you have suggestions about a good all purpose-quilting machine without embroidery attachments.

My hopes are to make quilted gifts (quilts, wall hangings, placemats, aprons, totes, etc., for family & friends.) I want projects I can finish, and love to do patchwork. In the past enjoyed applique, bear design, and doll creations. Interested in learning how to do rag quilts, work with wool felting, and learn new techniques.

Thank you very much for your helpfulness. Smiles from a newcomer

Good Morning Jennifer, Thank you very much for your suggestions. I do appreciate your taking the time to respond. By the way, my gray kitty Sparkle, loved the picture of your gorgeous orange tiger kitty. Some of my most beloved pets were orange kitties. Wising you a Happy 2014. Smiles, Snowrose

I have a lot of the dies, some for strips, applique, rag quilts, etc. I like them all. If you get too many layers of fabric it does make the handle harder to crank and cut through so be careful with that.


I have the Studio Cutter as I found the Go Cutter to hard to crank even with only two layers of fabric. I have M.S. so needed something a lot easier to crank. The Studio has a brilliant handle I can crank through ten layers at a time with just holding the handle with two fingers, so much easier to use.

Of course it is much dearer than the Go but once you have the machine you can use all of the Go dies as long as you have the adapter cutting mat.

If you can afford it and have the space to put it I would go for the Studion Cutter, it is often on sale I think I paid in the range of $350.00 but then I had to pay a lot for shipping to the UK but if you are in the US Shipping will be a lot cheaper.

Good luck

Jenny

I have the Studio Cutter as I found the Go Cutter to hard to crank even with only two layers of fabric. I have M.S. so needed something a lot easier to crank. The Studio has a brilliant handle I can crank through ten layers at a time with just holding the handle with two fingers, so much easier to use.

Of course it is much dearer than the Go but once you have the machine you can use all of the Go dies as long as you have the adapter cutting mat.

If you can afford it and have the space to put it I would go for the Studion Cutter, it is often on sale I think I paid in the range of $350.00 but then I had to pay a lot for shipping to the UK but if you are in the US Shipping will be a lot cheaper.

Good luck

Jenny

Hi Jenny, I will take a look at the one since I have had two carpal tunnel surgeries and one trigger finger release surgery. The reason a cutter is appealing is to avoid considerable repetitve motion. I'm doing fine with my hands, but respect the fact that ease is a consideration. It is amazing how considerate folks have been encouraging me and I am truly grateful. Happy Quilting! Smiles, Snowrose

It really depends on what kind of quilts you want to make. I have the "Go" and used it to make over 300 5 inch blocks - it was great. I like to use the June Taylor shape cutter, but often lose track of which slot to use. (Not an issue with the Accuquilt.) I cut all the strips to bind a quilt in one run through with y 2 1/2 inch strip die. I have a lot of dies, just not made a lot of quilts yet. I want to make the tumbler quilt, so got it, also, hexagons and circles for yo-yos. Someday I do hope to make the double wedding ring quilt, so went ahead and bought the dies when they were on sale.

For me - it was well worth the cost.

Good Morning quiltingcandy,

Thank you so much for the detailed information and encouragement. Since I last quilted have experienced three hand surgeries and believe owning a Go Cutter would ease the cutting preparation for quilting. It has been too long since I've created with fabric, and ready to resume that connection. Look forward to "seeing" you online. Happy Quilting! Smiles, snowrose

Originally Posted by snowrose

Good Morning quiltingcandy,

Thank you so much for the detailed information and encouragement. Since I last quilted have experienced three hand surgeries and believe owning a Go Cutter would ease the cutting preparation for quilting. It has been too long since I've created with fabric, and ready to resume that connection. Look forward to "seeing" you online. Happy Quilting! Smiles, snowrose

Snowrose, I have the Accuquilt GO and love it. I have not had it for long. It's expensive with the dies, but saves time and work. BTW, you asked what dies to get at the start. There is an entire set of dies for 12 inch blocks. I recommend that set. They all work together. I got them and don't regret it. You can do a lot with those. Look around the internet as sometimes they are on sale. You can get good information on accuquilt.com but not necessarily the best prices. Other places are sewforless.com, nancysnotions.com, allbrands.com, joann.com, and more.

Just be sure, especially given your hand surgery, that you look for the new cutter in the box with pictures of Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims on it. This is important because Accuquilt redid the handle and, specifically, ball bearings in that one and it is much easier to use.

Cricket

Hi! I did notice that there is one with an improved handle and thank you for mentioning it. Glad for the hint about the ball bearings. Like the idea of the 12 inch block set. Tomorrow going to JoAnn's for browsing since the dies are on sale. Do not have the "Go" yet, but don't want to miss the bargain prices on the dies. I am "dying" to burst free and visit some fabric stops. Thanks for all the creative boosts! Smiles, Snowrose