Brothers new "Scan & Cut" machine
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I have the Go and wouldn't get rid of it; they both have great qualities and like some other cutters out there they do enough things that are different from each other that having them both will be great. I would never make a rag quilt without my Go. It's not going to cut long strips of fabrics but what other machine can cut in a few seconds lots of quilt block pieces and even draw the 1/4in on it. It also has a setting that allows you to utilize the fabric by placing designs so that it uses less fabric. You can also scan in your fabric to be cut as a background and then place your design where you want. Great way to fussy cut; one of my favorite things to do.
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#12
My BFF sent me the link to Brother ScanNCut a few days ago after she saw it in a quilt shop. There will be a booth at the Houston IQF for those of you who will be attending. IMHO, if this machine works like the videos, it will cost much less in the long run than AccuQuilt, plus it is more versatile because it can be used for fabric or paper. I know quite a few people who have way more invested in their AccuQuilt and dies than the cost of this machine. Advantages are that you can scan your pattern pieces, then cut them out accurately and - you are not limited to heat and bond type applications - or make up your own pattern.
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I agree and it shouldn't even be in the same category with the accucut. I think they compliment each other and each bring different things to the table. It's like comparing and Ipad to an eReader or to a pc, they may be in the same field but do different jobs, each may do a few things that the other does but not everything. I have an ereader, a pc and a tablet, except for my eReader that I now do on my tablet (same company) I use them for different things.
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I have a basic Cricut, but there is an aftermarket program that lets you design on the computer and you only need one cartridge. I'd probably go for the Silhouette so I can use Inkscape or Illustrator for the vector files.
The first embroidery machines did a scan and sew. Brother had the software.
The first embroidery machines did a scan and sew. Brother had the software.
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I have a basic Cricut, but there is an aftermarket program that lets you design on the computer and you only need one cartridge. I'd probably go for the Silhouette so I can use Inkscape or Illustrator for the vector files.
The first embroidery machines did a scan and sew. Brother had the software.
The first embroidery machines did a scan and sew. Brother had the software.
#17
my daughter has the cricut and it does not do a good job on fabric at all.with die cutters you can cut up to 8 pieces/layers at a time.So while this is a cool new tool it is very slow compared to a die cutter-I think it is best for applique and unique shapes without a die.For squares,rectangles,etc a die cutter is better-imho
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I don't use the Cricut or the Sizzix for anything but paper. If I want to applique, I trace on steam a seam paper and cut with scissors. I'd like an exacto knife that cut fabric.
I usually do my own greeting cards around needlework of some kind.
I usually do my own greeting cards around needlework of some kind.
#20
Yea!! Another gadget!! I'm the Queen of gadgets and a computer person so this is potentially dangerous for me! If I did more appliqué I might consider. If I need something now I don't have for the Go,, freezer paper works just fine!!
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