It looks interesting, but I couldn't find what width dies it takes anywhere. The opening looks a bit small? So may be rather limited in size of dies it could take. Maybe similar to the Baby Go? And if so, the Baby Go is much cheaper.

Yikes - my long answer disappeared. I'm going to try this in pieces - I think the problem is I was trying to post a link to video made by the maker of the machine. Maybe that site is a no-no here.

You're missing the point that it's electric. And I'm pretty sure it uses most of the Go's dies (not studio) and they have their own extensive selection.

Let's try this again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaK8a0w2llA

This is a video by Tim Holtz, the maker/designer of the Vagabound cutting machine.

I can't remember if he demonstrated fabric in this demo video or not. But check out my later post for a link to Kelly's blog (if that even posts). Sheesh.

NAYY

This is unbelievably frustrating. I'm trying to get a link in to the blog where I first read about it and it ain't taking.

I first heard about it on the IHAN blog. If you haven't read it, Kelly's pretty up on all the new things.

the link is to the "I have a notion" blogspot dot com. (don't put spaces)

Anyway, she reviewed the Vagabound earlier this week.

Check out her posts from the 12th-14th. She even made a little video showing how easy it was right out of the box.

Thanks for the link. I did miss the electric part. OOpsie. Interesting, but the size of the dies would be very limiting and I really question the 12 layers as I didn't see that anywhere. Plus, and this is just me...but it's really hideous. But, I'd be curious to hear how folks like it. I'll stick with my Studio;>

This really may be the unit of choice for folks with severe disabilities.

I'll check out this newest site you're talking about. :thumbup:

Saw the video, it's a neat option for sure!

I did watch the video and it seems that it does cut fabric and it does look as if it uses the same smaller dies that Accuquilt uses.

There would be alot of "pre-cutting" for this machine it seems. There is enough "pre-cutting" with Accuquilt but it looks like there would be more with this one.

I wonder when Accuquilt comes out with an electric die cutter? Probably just after Christmas and after everyone has purchased the last of the hand cranks. Whaddaya think?

Sounds about right.

I finally got around to using my new Christmas Gift from DH which is a new Accuquilt cutting machine.

I was pretty concerned about it as I was afraid I would be able to turn the handle with any ease.

NOT TO WORRY !!! I just finished cutting some blocks out for my Laurel Burch quilt and no problems. It's much easier than I was expecting. I am looking forward to getting a bunch of work done this year !!