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    Old 10-26-2011, 10:28 AM
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    I bought the sizzix westmister also. It does cut several layers of fabric. I only paid like 150.00 for it. I bought the small one and I like it, but I have not used it as much. Sometimes I see all the patterns for the Go baby die cuts and wished I would have bought instead.
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    Old 10-26-2011, 10:35 AM
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    I belong to a yahoo group of fabric cutters and I have heard some other groupies mention that they can use any type of die on the sizzix westminster.

    As I understand, you just need to use some type of adapter.

    Originally Posted by Pat F. C.
    I bought the sizzix westmister also. It does cut several layers of fabric. I only paid like 150.00 for it. I bought the small one and I like it, but I have not used it as much. Sometimes I see all the patterns for the Go baby die cuts and wished I would have bought instead.
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    Old 10-26-2011, 10:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by kaylfordsollimo
    I was gifted with a Go! cutter, but sold it so that I could go to the bigger (not portable) one. Decided to go with the Sizzix Big Shot Pro (Westminster/purple) after watching posts for many months about the pros and cons of the various cutters on the market. There is a yahoo group (pinsandneedles1) where the owner sells Go!, Baby Go! and Sizzix machines and dies at 35% off discount prices. I've bought several and found her to be a very honest and reliable merchant. The reason I chose the Big Shot is that it will allow the use of dies made by several different companies and cuts many more layers than the Go! It really boils down to choice. Ebony Love is also a veritable gold mine of information and her tutorials are fantastic.
    Just keep in mind, the dies are designed to cut a certain amount of layers, no matter what machine you are running them through. Cutting more layers than called for or heavier fabric and not reducing layers will shorten the die life and you will end up having to buy new dies to replace the dulled damaged ones.
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    Old 10-26-2011, 11:07 AM
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    Originally Posted by born2bfree67
    hello,
    you cannot use any other die, than the studio. the go dies and not made for the studio. you will damage the die. if you call accuquilt, they will let you know what dies are compatible. hope this helps.
    They have an adapter now to enable you to use go dies on the studio.
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    Old 10-26-2011, 11:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by sewbeadit
    Yes you have to have a designated spot for the studio and you can't just take it with you, like the Go or Go Baby. I chose it because it is very sturdy and I don't go anywhere, lol. I don't need to take it with me and I get a lot of use out of it. Just depends on your wants and needs. The studio dies are more expensive and now they have an adapter to use with it so you can use Go dies with it. I have seen go dies on many other sites and they have sales on them. So I got the adapters as well, so I can pick Studio and/or Go dies to purchase and use as I see fit.
    You told a fib, I know you must go out to buy fabric
    :shock: Groceries are secondary and if they get hungry there is always the good old pbj :roll: :lol:
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    Old 10-26-2011, 12:17 PM
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    does anyone have a link that will give the specifics on this item such as measurements...

    Sizzix Big Shot Pro (Westminster/purple)
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    Old 10-26-2011, 12:23 PM
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    I have the Sizzix and have had no problem cutting 4 layers. On 6, it misses parts here and there. I really love it, but I too, want the accuquilt studio. I have heard it is a workhorse.
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    Old 10-26-2011, 12:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by dreamer2009
    does anyone have a link that will give the specifics on this item such as measurements...

    Sizzix Big Shot Pro (Westminster/purple)


    have just found the info.
    the table length of the Sizzix is 15" shorter than the Studio.
    I'm thinking this might cause stress on the Sizzix
    if I am to cut a lot of strips as the die are long.
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    Old 10-26-2011, 12:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by dreamer2009
    Originally Posted by dreamer2009
    does anyone have a link that will give the specifics on this item such as measurements...

    Sizzix Big Shot Pro (Westminster/purple)


    have just found the info.
    the table length of the Sizzix is 15" shorter than the Studio.
    I'm thinking this might cause stress on the Sizzix
    if I am to cut a lot of strips as the die are long.


    another thing to think of is why is it most quilt shops
    have the Studio...must be a reason.
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    Old 10-26-2011, 01:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by dreamer2009
    is $395.00
    a good price for this ??
    I have one too. I love it.
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