jillnjo

I, too recommend Gripstrips! they are so nice and really work- better than any other method I've tried.

Kitsie

Thanks to all of you! Looks like I may just refuse to receive the package and stick with my Shape Cutter, too!! A good way I've found to prevent slippage on other rulers is a dab of hot glue. Guess I could put some down the middle columns of the ruler, too! Mine ruler is cracked in the bottom of the 1" slot, but with a Fab Dep coupon ...? Or just add more tape!

Teresa, I live 14 miles north of Vancouver so make trips to Fabric Depot a couple of times a year!

Kitsie

Certainly will have to try them!

Battle Axe

I have an Accuquilt Go and love it. I found it on Craigslist and paid half of what it was worth. She had received it as a gift and well what ever. It was still in the box.

With it I got a rag square die 8 1/2 inch. I will NEVER use that after 25 years in the rag rug business I never want to see another rag anything. I would love to trade that die for something I don't have.

Also.......on Craigslist in South Bend Indiana there was a Bernina 730 embroidery machine for $780.00. That is a total steal, but when I offered him $750 he said he was in FLORIDA and the shipping would be free. I smelled something funny and backed out. Is there someone in Florida who is missing a Bernina 730 embroidery???? They are 2400-3500 on Ebay. He never said it worked, only that it had 2 hours on the bed. I dropped it but am curious.

Marcia

BellaBoo

The Go Baby would be the best option for you. There are dies up to 3 1/2" wide strips. I see the Go on sale many times for $70. There are several discount sites to order the strip dies. The Go Baby is about the cost of two jelly rolls so it's a great bargain.

needlefruit

Several people have mentioned the Fiskars cutter; unless they've done some miraculous improvement, it's pretty useless. My hubby thought I need one; it's stashed away because it's a pain! I had visions of cutting several thicknesses at once---not happening with any accuracy.

Mamaskeeto

I have the regular Accuquilt cutter and love it. Keep in mind that not all dies work with the Baby.
This is where I purchased mine from:

http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/...accuquilt.html

I can sit in the living room and put the cutter on the coffee table and cut for hours without my hands giving out.

kyquiltlover1942

I got the sizzlex (spelling?) with just the strips. I has been great.

sewmary

I too have trouble with my hands and wrists and arms, etc. I tried the Accuquilt at the LQS and found that it hurt more to try to crank the fabric through than it does to cut with a rotary cutter (I use Martelli).

So I would advise you to try the Accuquilt somewhere before expending any money or saving needlessly! It's not for everyone.

caspharm

Check the Yahoo group, SewItsForSale, as well. I have seen the GoBaby on occasion, but sewmary may be right to see if you can try it. I have a Studio which is the biggest one, but the GoBaby works well.