Originally Posted by
janjanq
I'm considering buying a Scan 2 Cut. No templates to buy and several designs built in to the machine. Can only cut through only one layer of fabric at a time but looks like it has a larger cutting surface. Looks like you can, for example, cut 8 or 9 2 1/2 inch squares at once. I believe the machine even marks the seam allowance. I've never seen a demo for one in person, only a video on Utube. Anyone on this board use one for quilting? Would you recommend?
think you need to seriously consider what you might use the cutter for: if you want multiple cuts of same (or in case of Accuquilt a whole block) shape, then a die cutter is what you want. If you want to either use downloadable shapes or design your own, then a Scan & Cut or Silhouette is the way to go--but you will be limited to just one lay at a time.
Applique can be done with either type, although you would not be able to do multiple cuts at same time with the programable cutter. Both are significant cost so do consider carefully!