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I am about to go to PIQF (Pacific International Quilt Fest) in a few days. Not only does it have spectacular quilts, but the largest collection of vendors under one roof. I have read about all of the best purchases and tools quilters have obtained, but what was the one purchase you would NEVER make again?
I have an Accuquilt Go Baby that I have tried to use twice and I just don't like it. I definitely would not buy this too again.
My husband insisted on buying the AccuGo. Used it to make one quilt and probably won't use it again unless it's for cutting strips. I really like it for that one thing.
I'm sorry to hear you don't like it, because it is the single greatest tool in my sewing room! I can cut an entire quilt out in 30 minutes with the Accuquilt! Perhaps you haven't used it enough to get cofortable with it. It IS a bit stiff when you first use it, but it loosens up after a few cuts.Originally Posted by teddysmom
I agree that it's great for cutting strips, but my favorite use if HSTs. I put the 2 fabrics I'm using RST - then I just pick them up and sew. No matching, and they're perfect!
I totally agree. It takes two people to roll it through the cutter and I don't have a second person to help me.
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I'm glad to hear I'm not alone in this!!! I thought it would be awesome, but it WASTED fabric!!!
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I cannot count my day complete 'til needle, thread and fabric meet.
That's what I realized after I bought it. There seems to be a lot of waste with using it. My daughter is taking mine to cut paper for some paper crafts she's doing and that's fine with me.
Twice is not enough! Really! It's a bit stiff at first. You need to use it for about 30 minutes before the stiffness goes away. Please read my previous note.
I've got the same thing and I've used it once...wastes too much fabric and very expensive for the dies....I'm going to put mine on ebay
hmmmm....
I have learned to REALLY consider a specialized ruler of any kind before buying. I have so many that I haven't even used. So now when I am at shows, I ask for the business card, write the booth number and name/description of what I think I want. After the shopping part of the show, if I really want it, I go back. If I am not sure, then I don't buy it. I do, however, still have their info in case I change my mind after I get home.
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