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Old 01-17-2011, 11:01 AM
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I really want the accuquilt go studio but I don't do enough applique to justify the purchase. I would love it if one of the LQS would have it in store & let me rent time on it. Maybe credit me with time on the machine if I bought a template & donated it? I've only seen a couple of shops doing this and none in Texas-any ideas?
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Old 01-17-2011, 11:12 AM
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I think it's an awesome idea for LQS to do. Though, I can see how a good percentage of them, in this economy, don't have the initial funds to invest in all the dies etc. You're talking quite a bit of $$ and so many stores are probably making just enough to stay open.
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Old 01-17-2011, 11:24 AM
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I know a couple of quilt shops that lets you rent their long arm. Wouldn't hurt to ask how they feel about it.
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Old 01-17-2011, 11:31 AM
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Thats a great question! Keep us posted. Im going to ask around when I go to our LQS's around town.
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Old 01-17-2011, 12:17 PM
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I'm sure they'd rather sell them than rent them. But on the otherhand, less time cutting = more time sewing = more completed projects = more fabric purchased for a new project.
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Old 01-17-2011, 12:21 PM
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Let me know if I can help you! I custom cut fabric with my Studio for quilters and paper for scrapbookers.

My website is being re-done, but see my old website address in my signature. (www.customquiltkits.com)

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Old 01-17-2011, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I'm sure they'd rather sell them than rent them. But on the otherhand, less time cutting = more time sewing = more completed projects = more fabric purchased for a new project.
Actually, quilt stores can't sell the Studio. And the Studio is the recommended commercial machine for Quilt Stores. But, they'd probably like to sell you a GO!
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All you can do is ask. if they are wanting to please customers they may just think it is a great idea.
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Old 01-17-2011, 01:46 PM
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The Go is on sale this week at Joanne's...249.99 I believe is what I saw.
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Old 01-17-2011, 02:36 PM
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One near me used to rent their machine. You could use their dies or bring your own, but they did have you use your own cutting mat(bought from them).
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