ACCUQUILT opinions needed
11-29-2013, 06:46 AM
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11-29-2013, 07:23 AM
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I have the Go and I was shown the correct way (physical therapist) to crank was to have the Go sitting low enough so your shoulder shouldn't have to move up, always crank with your elbow turning, not your shoulder. Some of the dies crank harder then others too. The new Go is said to have easier turning then the older model.
11-29-2013, 09:53 AM
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I have Ra and thought the Go would be good.
I tried one on a flare day and could barely work the thing, between fumbling to get the fabric folded right and holding and cranking the machine.
I too would suggest precuts - then she can concentrate on the sewing.
I tried one on a flare day and could barely work the thing, between fumbling to get the fabric folded right and holding and cranking the machine.
I too would suggest precuts - then she can concentrate on the sewing.
11-29-2013, 04:43 PM
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I really don't have an answer for you but just wanted to say thank you for doing this for her. I am currently the primary caregiver for our three elderly parents and being able to do some of the things you love is so important. My mom has a young gardner friend that comes and helps her with her flower beds about once a month. It is so wonderful for both mom and me. I would give anything if my in-laws had had a hobby that we adapt to this stage of life!!
Thanks!
Thanks!
11-30-2013, 03:54 AM
#19
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Need some help from my quilt buddies. I have an elderly friend who is no longer able to move around a table to cut out sewing pieces. I have suggested that she purchase an Accuquilt so she can just sit at a table and crank out the quilt pieces. She will be able to sit at her sewing machine in her wheelchair. Our plan is to create quilts for local NICU in Oklahoma in honor of her daughter who passed away 10 years ago. Her daughter was a respiratory therapist at Children's Hospital and LOVED "her babies." Creating these quilts is something she really needs to do for herself.
In the last couple of years she has become weaker due to illnesses, so I'm wondering which of the three cutters would benefit her the most. I have the GO but I'm sort of leaning more toward the GO Baby for her. I'm sure it weighs less and will be easier for her to handle and operate. I would love to hear your opinions. She is a wonderful lady and I want to help her begin to craft again. As we all know sewing/crafter is WONDERFUL therapy.
In the last couple of years she has become weaker due to illnesses, so I'm wondering which of the three cutters would benefit her the most. I have the GO but I'm sort of leaning more toward the GO Baby for her. I'm sure it weighs less and will be easier for her to handle and operate. I would love to hear your opinions. She is a wonderful lady and I want to help her begin to craft again. As we all know sewing/crafter is WONDERFUL therapy.
11-30-2013, 05:49 AM
#20
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I have had my GO for years. About 2 years ago I bought an eBosser machine for my other hobby - card making. I love my eBosser. I had the eBosser about a year before I heard that you could use you GO dies in it. Now I never use my GO. The eBosser works for both my hobbies. No cranking needed,
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