Go! Fabric Cutter - Questions about Accu Quilt
#41
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Northern Idaho
Posts: 38
Thank for the suggestion quiltingeileen, Ironically my sister-in-law recently purchased a Janome after having a faithful Viking for decades. She loves her new machine. I'll email her to find out the model. One quilter suggested I stay with my current machine to see if we can become "friends," and think that is a good suggestion for now. In the past, have traded or gifted a family member with old faithfuls that I still miss! Wishing you Happy Quilting Days! Smiles, Snowrose
#42
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Northern Idaho
Posts: 38
Dear misseva, Your comments are good for consideration. See that it would be important to try turning the crank before purchasing one of the fabric cutters. Thank you for the suggestion. Happy quilting! Smiles, Snowrose
#43
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Topeka, KS
Posts: 3,813
I love my Go and use it mostly to cut 6 1/2" & 8" blocks as well as 2 1/2 strips. I have several other dies and I am sure I will use them as I get more into cutting fabric for my "bucket list" of quilts I want to make for my grandchildren, GGC, nieces and nephews.
Shop for prices. I just happened to get mine at a garage sale and it was new. I have gotten all my dies on sale at various places.
Also, always starch (I use Best Press.) and press before cutting with the Go. It really helps the shapes to be accurate, especially when cutting strips.
Shop for prices. I just happened to get mine at a garage sale and it was new. I have gotten all my dies on sale at various places.
Also, always starch (I use Best Press.) and press before cutting with the Go. It really helps the shapes to be accurate, especially when cutting strips.
#44
I got the Go from DH for Christmas. I, er DH, LOL, bought it on-line from sewforless.com, based on a reccomendation from someone here on QB $199. I also bought the 2.5" strip cutter. The newest model of Go! says it is a 'smoother' roller action. It's the box w/Ricky & Alex's picture on it. I've only used it a couple times so far and it didn't seem difficult to turn at all.
#45
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New England
Posts: 865
Good Morning quiltingcandy,
Thank you so much for the detailed information and encouragement. Since I last quilted have experienced three hand surgeries and believe owning a Go Cutter would ease the cutting preparation for quilting. It has been too long since I've created with fabric, and ready to resume that connection. Look forward to "seeing" you online. Happy Quilting! Smiles, snowrose
Thank you so much for the detailed information and encouragement. Since I last quilted have experienced three hand surgeries and believe owning a Go Cutter would ease the cutting preparation for quilting. It has been too long since I've created with fabric, and ready to resume that connection. Look forward to "seeing" you online. Happy Quilting! Smiles, snowrose
Just be sure, especially given your hand surgery, that you look for the new cutter in the box with pictures of Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims on it. This is important because Accuquilt redid the handle and, specifically, ball bearings in that one and it is much easier to use.
Cricket
#46
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New England
Posts: 865
My second choice might be the Janome 8900, which I don't yet have. It has 11 inches of harp space and everyone I've heard of that has one -- they are new -- loves it. It costs 10 times or more than the 301 and has lots of fancy stitches. I've used the Janome 7700 and had a lot of trouble with it; I mention it because it also has an 11 inch harp.
Cricket
Last edited by cricket_iscute; 12-27-2013 at 09:20 PM.
#47
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New England
Posts: 865
When I first got my Go it was so new not many had an idea what it was. My guild members thought I was nuts paying so much for it. I demoed it at one of our meetings and wish I hadn't. It wasn't long when members started asking me to bring it to guild to cut fabric and then members were asking to borrow it to take home. The mats were being worn out before I got much use from them. No one thought to buy mats when using it. I don't mind sharing what I have but I do not appreciate the thought that 'why buy one when I can use yours' comes into play.
Cricket
#49
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Northern Idaho
Posts: 38
Hi Nappy, Oh, I love that idea. I have saved my husband's jeans and some flannels thinking I would make bears with them, but small pillows or lap quilts would be terrific and so practical. Your idea is terrific! Thank you! Smiles, Snowrose
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post