Innov8R

I am a huge fan of Accuquilt. I own a Studio 2 and it! When selecting dies, I decided to first buy the dies that make standard precuts--charms, layer cakes, strips, etc. By starting with those dies, I was able to find plenty of patterns that I could cut with a limited number of dies. I have a large selection of dies now, but I still use those basic dies a great deal of the time. For those who think it wastes fabric, I would like to compare my scrap bags to theirs. Mine are neatly cut in standard sizes categorized and labeled--ready to use! My last quilt cleaned up 2 boxes of these easy-to-use scraps. The one bit of advice that I would have is to wait for sales on the dies you want. I list the dies that I want using the wish list on the Accuquilt site. When they have a good sale, I refer to my wish list to see what I want. I love the commercial grade Studio 2 because the dies for it are sturdier, yet, I can use all the GO! dies with my adaptor. The Studio 2 cranks easily and will cut more fabric faster. It is also heavy and less portable than the GO! systems. My husband built me a rolling cart as a permanent home for my cutter, so I never put it away.