Originally Posted by
QuiltnLady1
Thanks -- my preferred block size is 12" and I tend to make log cabins, stars and bargello. I looked at the cubes and my eyes glazed over with all the options.
Since I have never used the Go, does anyone know of a good video that could help me get started?
Thanks again
think you are really going to like your GoBIG! I got mine last Christmas--knew I wanted the electric one cause I have some shoulder issues and was finding it hard to cut for very long or very often. I also was having some accuracy issues due to shoulder (yah, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!) and was disappointed in my piecing results as a result. I received the flying geese die with it. I also purchased the strip bundle (6.5", 3.5" 4", 2.5", and one with 1.5" & 1" & 1/2" on it) I use these a LOT--especially the 2.5--for binding and sashing. and with the strip dies I can also do a 2nd cut and make squares or diamonds. I also bought the log cabin (hate cutting all those strips!), and 2 sizes of the triangle in a square (like you cut with Tri-Recs rulers). Then I splurged about a month ago and got the 12" Qube bundle--like you I mostly make 12"blocks. And since I really wanted a drunkards path die, DH bought me the Qube companion for Christmas--it's in my sewing room waiting for Christmas Eve! And then I made a great deal with a Board member and bought a number of her new and used dies just last week--so think I'm set--bought the rag quilt die which my daughter was wanting.
Do sign up for the Accuquilt website emails and blogs--they have very good videos to show you how to use them and ideas to make--not just quilting stuff either--home decor, totes, etc.
I don't use for applique--I have a Silhouette Cameo that I use for that and paper/vinyl, etc.
think if you do many bargello's you'd like the strip bundles too.