quiltin amma

I posted a few days ago, but have some new ?'s If you had to choose, would you get a studio or a GO for home use. My husband thinks the Go is a little too small and poorly made and that it would break down pretty easily. I'm having a hard time justifying the studio. If there are opinions either way, please let me know and why. Thanks girls, I can always count on good advice,

Chasing Hawk

I plan on getting this :
http://www.quiltcut.com/products_quiltcut2.html

I am not to keen on the Accuquilt system, although alot of people swear by them.

Twilliebee

This might be helpful:
http://lovebugstudios.blogspot.com/2...dio-or-go.html

http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum....ting&tid=60800

http://www.sewforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=123797

I see there is also an Accuquilt group on Yahoo that might be worth checking out. I'd love to live somewhere that I could take one for a 'test drive' before making a financial committment like that.

Hope you find exactly what you want!

cbridges22

I have the Alto cutting board that Chasing Hawk is going to get and I love it.I have had it for 7 years and it has stood up to moving from Colorado and alot of use.I need to replace the mat but besides that I love it.

brushandthimble

Go for the studio if you can afford it. I think it has more dies available.

I like cutting with my rotary, just me.
But I can an entire quilt out while sitting.

Granna of 5

I plan on getting this :
http://www.quiltcut.com/products_quiltcut2.html

I am not to keen on the Accuquilt system, although alot of people swear by them.[/quote]


Thanks for the site, I have not seen this one and I think I would benefit more with this one. Especially not having to purchase all those extra pieces.

Candace

I just got the Studio, locally and it was used so I saved a bunch. Keep your eye on the Accuquilt site as they go on sale occasionally. FYI I got the Grande Mark which is the same exact machine as the Studio, but sold under a different name to paper crafters by Accucut. It's on sale right now. If you go to the accucut site you'll see what I mean. It takes the same exact dies as the Studio and is the EXACT same machine with a different label. Hope this helps save you some $ if you go this route.

You'll have to decide if you want a permanent fixture that's more sturdy with a lifetime warranty or a cheaper, smaller and portable machine with a limited warranty. Many people have the Go and are happy with it. I love my Studio!

CarrieAnne

I have the Go, could never affod the Studio, but if I did have the money, I would rather have the Studio. There are alot more dies for it!

Prism99

Here's a link to the Accuquilt users group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/accucu...guid=269586551

There are group members there who have the Go and members who have the Studio. Which one to choose is a common question that comes up there.

I have the Go and, with my setup and the amount of quilting I do, it is a much better purchase for me. You need dedicated space for the Studio because it is heavy and cannot be easily moved. I can close up my Go when not using it, and it has a very small footprint for storage in my sewing closet. It is lightweight and easy to move around. It is plenty sturdy and should not break easily; I haven't seen anyone mention it breaking, no matter how many quilts they have cut out with it. It was a little stiff to crank when I first got it, but now I can roll 4 layers of fabric through easily. I honestly don't need every single die that is made for the Go, much less for the Studio, so I don't feel I am missing out on anything. You can take the Go to retreats, friend's houses, etc.

A lot depends on whether you have the space to dedicate to the Studio, on how many quilts you cut out per year, and also on how wide a variety of quilts you are interested in making. For me, the Go has a much better return-on-investment than the Studio.

raedar63

After much thinking and research I went with the Quilt cut two, very sturdy and will last for many years. It was a real blessing for me as I have never been able to master accruate cutting and also have neck and back problems that this has helped with.

Rae