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Old 11-19-2010, 04:32 PM
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I have gotten most of my cutting dies on www.shoppersrule.com you make a bid on what you want to pay and they will tell you if they except the price or not. and if they don't they give you the price that they well except. also they have the dies on sale quite a bit at 30% off. I just order the new dog & cat dies that are for the baby go but you can use them on the regular go and they were $14.00.
Love the machine it is fun to use and does a great job.
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltlin
You waste quite a bit of fabric and you have to have the different size dies to cut different size squares/triangles/etc.
Very little waste of fabric. Not much more than any rotary cutting. You just have to us about 1/4 inch larger than the cut.
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Originally Posted by Granna of 5
I tried one at a quilt show yesterday. I was not impressed with it. The lady put a square in the size of the mat and when it came out the corners of the triangles were cut off. It also was a little hard to turn the handle, but I have a weak shoulder.
Having the dog ears cut off is one of the best features.
That having the tips off is what I like best. LOL
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:51 PM
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I bought a Sizzix system when it was on sale, and am very happy with it.
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:55 PM
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What is a Sizzix system?
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Old 11-19-2010, 05:27 PM
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how does it do on fabric? i thought it was just for paper. but i can see some great appliques there.
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Old 11-19-2010, 05:28 PM
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I was under the impression that the Sizzix was mainly for scrapbooking (paper, etc) and does not work well with fabric.....will have to check that out.
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Old 11-19-2010, 05:58 PM
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That is great to know as I have had some shoulder pain lately. I'm a anurse and do a lot of moving clients.
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Old 11-19-2010, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ziva

They also have the starter set with 8 dies and 3 pads for a lot less than if you were to get the AQGo at 199 and even if you could get each of those dies for 1/2 price. And no early morninf black friday mad rush. I do appreciate all of the feedback and hope others have benefitted also.
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Originally Posted by wtexpricklypear
I just got one at the Houston Quilt Show. I forgot how much it was with the cutter and the dies. They had a show special. I haven't had a chance to use it yet with company for the next week. I looked at the new go but it wasn't that much cheaper than getting the full size. It came with a starter set and I ordered the wedding ring -- I have always loved this quilt and I plan to make several of them. The dies are pricey but I found a site that sells them at a 25% discount. I will let you know if it is a worthwhile investment once I get going on it.
Let us know who has them at -25%. Over the Rainbow http://www.overrainbow.com/cgi-bin/S...ccuQuiltGOBABY They also have good material for presale of the best manufacturers I love the site and the service. About $8.25/yard for the newest material as they become available.
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