Cutting machines - looking for feedback
10-12-2010, 07:58 PM
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I was in a Ben Franklin store recently and they have an Accu-Cut machine and a huge stack of dies - I believe they either let customers use the machine (with fabric purchase) or they "rent" it for use at the store.
10-12-2010, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by carolaug
I would like a material cutting machine for christmas and trying to research a few to see which one works best. Do you have a cutting machine??? If so which brand, model and does it work? How costly is it to maintain? Would you buy that same one again or do you have another on your wish list? I do have a cricut but I have never used that for cutting material. Has anyone used it for that? if so what type of cutting blade, press. Does it work well?
10-12-2010, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BizyStitches
Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
I just got this less than two weeks ago. I love it, it is really easy for me to use. If you have any drafting table experience then you shouldn't have a problem.
So far I have used it to square up the blocks on my current project.
It is the Alto's Quiltcut 2, I paid $234.00 (that is with shipping). This is the only cutting system I have. I use my rotary cutter with it and off I go.
I don't need all those fancy shapes, squares, rectangles and strips are fancy enough for me. :)
So far I have used it to square up the blocks on my current project.
It is the Alto's Quiltcut 2, I paid $234.00 (that is with shipping). This is the only cutting system I have. I use my rotary cutter with it and off I go.
I don't need all those fancy shapes, squares, rectangles and strips are fancy enough for me. :)
10-12-2010, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wtexpricklypear
I just got the Simplicity stripper. It is only for cutting strips -- from .25 to 6.5" -- it is electric with a foot pedal. I also got a table for it so I have plenty of space to spread out. It cuts nice except that I am having problems getting the last few inches to cut. There is a guard the the fabric flows thru but it jumps out at the end and there is no place that I have found that I can grab to keep it straight. I just got it last Friday so I am looking for others that have one and how they get around the problem. It is fast, and the speed is adjustable. I just want 100% and right now I'm getting about 98% satisfaction!!
10-12-2010, 10:07 PM
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I have had my GO! for quite awhile now and love it! I use it to cut out quilts and when I get to my scraps, I use it to cut them down for either qpplique shapes or regular shapes, then store them by shapes in containers. It helps to keep my waste down and I then don't have huge containers with scraps just sitting!
I love to make scrappy quilts, so this method of cutting down my scraps works great!
I love to make scrappy quilts, so this method of cutting down my scraps works great!
10-13-2010, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by natalieg
I have had my GO! for quite awhile now and love it! I use it to cut out quilts and when I get to my scraps, I use it to cut them down for either qpplique shapes or regular shapes, then store them by shapes in containers. It helps to keep my waste down and I then don't have huge containers with scraps just sitting!
I love to make scrappy quilts, so this method of cutting down my scraps works great!
I love to make scrappy quilts, so this method of cutting down my scraps works great!
10-13-2010, 07:56 AM
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I also have the accu go and love it. My greatest challenge with quilting is making sure the cuts are accurate. The shop where I buy my machines, take classes etc is now offering classes on how to use this cutting machine most efficiently with the least amount of fabric loss. You might want to see if any shops near you offer something similar before you decide to buy.
Good Luck
Gayle
Good Luck
Gayle
10-13-2010, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Regas
I also have the accu go and love it. My greatest challenge with quilting is making sure the cuts are accurate. The shop where I buy my machines, take classes etc is now offering classes on how to use this cutting machine most efficiently with the least amount of fabric loss. You might want to see if any shops near you offer something similar before you decide to buy.
Good Luck
Gayle
Good Luck
Gayle
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