but my DH has said he would help. I got it because I wanted to cut the fabric, not ask him to help me every time. RATS.

Look at is as you are opening a new chapter in your lives together...let him break it in
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I did my first project with my new accuquilt GO and just LOVE it
! It reduces cutting time by 90%! yes I did say 90%! I know because, I did it.
The pieces were all cut in less than one hour and they were perfect and all the same. No variations in any of the squares or triangles. And the triangles had no dog ears because when the shapes are cut, the dog ears aren't there. So easy to match up.
Again, when cut 'by hand' you can't help have variations - it'ds only human. That is impossible using the accuquilt GO. I got mine at almost 1/2 precise. Check Amazon, these new ones are available, periodically, for low prices. You also can get dies at low prices on the accuquiltgo.com website for reduced price of dies, etc. each week.
Amazon also has dies at low prices. The applique shapes, with fusible web already on,, illiminates that intricate cutting of the shapes. Fantastic is what I say about this wonderful invention! Try it, you surely will like it!

I love your reply !! But I would be doing a disservice to my DH if I didn't acknowledge that he is in fact, the worlds' greatest "helper of all trades" - he helps me do everything from threading needles to helping me run the mid-arm to encouraging me to broaden my horizons.

OK,i just bought a Baby Go,this morning i sat it on the table folded the fabric to fit my 5" square die.Boy,i had to use a non slip grip thing so i could get the die to go in the rollers to cut.I first thought,why did i buy this thing?But with the non slip thing i finely pushed it in to start cutting.

In the beginning, the dies resist going thru - they do better after getting 'broken in' Also if there are too many layers of fabric, it would be more difficult. I don't know how many layers you had, but it is suggested that you start with one and go up. Don't get discouraged - you will love it before long and wonder how you did without it!
I have the GO and got the BABY for travel

If you buy a strip cutter it cuts the border strip in mins...for me it saves time and money not having to replace the rotary blades or making errors while cutting.

Love this!!! Was the book worth it???

I'm glad I waited and didn't run out and buy it the minute it came out (which is what I normally do) .

I think I'm going to get the Vagabound cutter from Sizzix instead. No turning, runs on power, and can use other dies from other companies. The price is certainly compatible, and, according to what I've seen around, you can cut up to 12 layers at a time.
http://www.sizzix.com/product/2313

Anyone already own this? Comments?

I clicked on your link and can find no information on this item actually cutting fabric. I understand it will cut paper.

Is it actually for scrapbooking and not quilting? It's almost too good to be true if it cuts fabric !!!

Hi Ginger,
I'm trying to reply but it's not liking my answer. Give me a little bit to figure out what's so offensive (huh?) in my answer.

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 !!

When I purchased my Accuquilt Go the lady told me about the Sissix(SPELLINg?) and she said that you have to add the seam allowance.That is what stopped me purchasing it.

Seems like i sew one on sale for 199.00.I don't remember where.

Yes, the whole book has patterns using the GO Dies, so you don't have to do any converting and can enjoy full use (and appreciation) of your GO Dies used in the particular pattern. You can get the book from Accuquilt or also on line from Amazon.
If I can answer any more questions, Let me know, I'd love to.

Did I miss this? What book?

I have a book, "Mix and Match Quilts with the AccuQuilt GO!" 12 Fresh Designs Using Traditional Shapes

I purchased it at the quilt shop that sold the Accuquilt ... Some really nice patterns and can all be cut with the Accuquilt. Publisher is House of White Birches and costs 14.95.

The instructions in Mix and Match ( the name because it is meant that you can use the mix and match set with all the patterns. I found it really easy to follow the instructions when I did the table topper.

Thank you!

I disagree with your LQS. I absolutely love my GO, and even if the quilt I want to make is just simple strips or simple squares or whatever, I would never cut them with a rotary cutter. The GO just makes all the fabric pieces go together easier, and quicker, and I have never had to square anything up.

For borders, sashing, etc. you use the strip cutters. The strip cutters come in 1, 1 1/2, through 4 1/2". I use the smaller ones for sashing, bindings and borders and the biggest one for borders only. You just lay the fabric on the cutter, fan fold it until you have the length you want, and run it through the cutter. I think the strip cutters are the Meat of the GO. I use them more than any of my other cutters.

I have the Go cutter. I like it for things like charm squares and tumblers, anything that I'm cutting a variety of. I don't use it for every quilt but it comes in handy for certain ones.

There's just nothing like having EVERY piece (shape) be EXACTLY the same. Especially when working with triangles. Actually any shape. I can't say it enough, I don't think I will sew another triangle with tails - I am totally spoiled. You save tons of time cutting, but also sooo much time sewing too! lol

Drat why didn't I find this site BEFORE CHRISTMAS! I DO NOT LIKE TO CUT OUT AT ALL. Now I will have to save and save. thanks Ladies for all the imput, I will be sure and bookmark this. Last winter I cut out enough fabric for 7 quilts thought I would NEVER get done cutting and no matter how hard I try or how many times I re-ssssquare I stll fight my points (Most of the quilts were pinwheel. Will post pic soon.

What counts is that you found us now. Welcome to our world. Whle you are waiting for your Accuquilt GO, learn as much as you can. Go to their site, there are videos about what you can do and lots of information. You can find information about what you might want to do first, so your choice of the endless number of dies available can be narrowed somewhat.
You might want to join the Yahoo Group for Accuquilters. There is a wealth of information there and one of the members is an expert and has produced many videos about different things to do with the GO or even the BABY.
The baby does not allow dies more than six inches wide, but there are a lot that can be used with it. You might check into that.
Amazon has them on sale off and on and maybe someone else can give you a lead.
I hope this helps and gives you something to think about and do while you save. Just know that there are better quilting days ahead! lol

Thanks Roseydue will do! Beautiful table topper.

I just saw a real good buy if anyone is interested. I went to a site - nancysnotions.com - she is selling an Accuquilt GO plus a 5" square die,6 1/2" Tumbler Die, 6X12" Mat and a Book-Wearables on the Go for $278.90.
That is a lot of products for that amount of money. Adding the items individually would be much higher!
I just found that site - a place where people were buyig the dies.

Ya'll've been silent for a couple of days. I was having trouble finding this topic.
Just wanted to tell you, I was making blocks for my row robin and did one block according to directions. It had flying geese, half square triangles and took a lot more time and effort than I thought it should.

I did the second one with my accuquilt GO and the pieces were all cut out in 15 min. Then when I finished putting them together, I didn't have to 'square up' anythng!

I just can't get over how much faster this is. And it's not just in the cutting, but in the accuracy of sewing too.
Thanks for listening, I just had to tell you.

Roseysue, I just can't wait to get into my new one which my DH bought for me for Christmas. Your note just makes my anticipation worse. I'm on my way to AZ but will stop to visit with my two quilting sisters beforehand.

We are in an RV and I have my Accuquilt GO with me, plus a pretty good box of scraps for the three of us to play on. Looking for
ward to a really good time!!

I have the GO and love, love, love it!!!

I also have the Baby and was cutting 3 1/2" squares from scraps to make a quilt for my grandaughter (scraps from clothers I made her when she was small (she turns 12 this month)
Anyway, with the dies 6" and smaller, it is much easier to run them through the BABY. I got it thinking I would use it to travel, but it has a bigger handle and easier to turn.
(opps here I go again!) They are now making dies specially to fit it. Like 2 1/2" strips measuring 6" by 24" and some other ones that you would have thought wouldn't be able to use only with the GO.
In addition to the cutting time factor, it's the accuracy of all the cuts that has me really impressed. There is no more stretching and 'fudging' to get two pieces to fit together.
And those half square triangles are to die for. You cut the two different pieces of fabric right sides together, take them off, sew them, press them, and you are done. No tails, no squaring up because you have a perfece square. And you have squares all the same size.
Here I go again,. Every time I use it, I get excited all over again cause I'm so amazed at how fantastic it's arrival to the quilting world will revolutionize our ability to be faster and so much more accurate.
Therefore we can give more to others and show our love more.

I'm with Roseysue - LOVE having no dog-ears to trim with triangles! Plus not having to cut triangles and have them be just a bit off - now they are perfect every time!

Strip cutters - there are tutes out there (youtube has lots) that will show you how to mark your strip dies so that after the strips are cut, you carefully lay them on the die at an angle and get either diamonds or parallelograms.

Also, there's been lots of discussion lately re: Sizzix - they are less expensive, but were orginally meant for scrapbookers. Don't think they have strip dies available, but there is info available on using dies other than theirs in the cutter. You might want to check into those.

My personal choice was to get one that was specifically geared to quilters. Like the Studio, but no room for it - let alone the extra expense. So I got the Go! and love it.