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08-13-2011, 06:48 AM

abdconsultant

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I believe I invented scraps of fabric,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, for some reason I can't turn loose of anything I can cut into a strip or square.
So in my quest for an easier way of cutting my scraps I purchased an accuquilt go. I researched and got the basic that included one 10"x 10" cutting mat with 1 fabric cutting die with six shapes, the 4 1/2 "sq, 21/2" sq., half square 2" sq.
After I started cutting I found I had more scraps from my cut scraps. Even when positioning just for one pattern I was amazed at the waste of fabric.
Now, I'm on a quest for dies that have very little waste;
Anyone with experience using this method of cutting please advise on your recommendations.
I have enough scraps already. :?

08-13-2011, 07:00 AM

luvTooQuilt

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08-13-2011, 07:02 AM

AFQSinc

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I've been thinking about getting a Go. I'll be watching the responses.

08-13-2011, 07:11 AM

NanaCsews2

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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt

Thanks for the info! I have put off getting one because I hear and read so much about the wasted fabric.

08-13-2011, 07:55 AM

carolaug

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I love the tumbler and Ebony is right...you only need to cover the blades. little waste. I also use my scraps on the flower dies or other applique dies I have.

08-13-2011, 08:02 AM

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I purchased the Go strickly for the applique dies etc. The only applique I do is by fusing and the Go makes that a piece of cake. The only drawback is that you have to put the fusable on the fabric before you cut it out and that does waste some but it sure bears cutting things out by hand. My poor hands are getting wornout. When I first got my machine I cut out a bunch of stuff. Alas it is all still sitting waiting to be appliqued on a quilt. Like most of us I have to many gadgets, projects and fabric to finish everything before I die.

08-13-2011, 11:39 AM

abdconsultant

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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt

I have the 2 in die that i love... and you need to 'cut' your fabric before your place it it on the die.. you only need to cover the blades not the entire length of the die itself..

Ebony has this awesome website.. check out how she Outlines the dies to eliminate wasted fabric.. and she has some really awesome tutes..

http://quiltpossible.com/

I've checked her blog out, and i do know you have to cut your fabric first and then place it under the pattern you want to cut.
I want to know if you have a 2" die do you cut 1 set of 2 " cuts or does your die have 3 across and 3 down so when you cut you are cutting multiples of the same. not just one 2" die cutting multiple layers?

oh yea, buy mats, buy extra mats- they are disposable so to speak, as you will soon find out..