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PaperPrincess 02-09-2017 05:56 AM

Congrats on your new 'baby'! I have a Studio, and can't imaging cutting a quilt without it!
There are lots of dies that will fit your machine. I too like the strip cutters. I also like the triangles with odd dimensions, like the quarter square units and triangle in a square. I have a 2" square die and cut enough squares from my scraps for a scrap quilt which I'm making as an ender & leader project. It's amazing how quickly I'm working through those!

Geri B 02-09-2017 10:20 AM


Originally Posted by GramMER (Post 7760455)
:shock:

Would you mind sharing a link to the GO Baby? I guess if I were not so lazy, I could google it. :rolleyes:

Anyway, it sounds fun.

Just type in accuquilt in your search engine ...will get you to website of all their cutters, dies, prices..

QuiltnLady1 02-09-2017 02:19 PM

Be careful if you buy the cubes -- some of the dies are duplicated in a couple of the cubes so after the first cube, the rest may not be as good a buy. Also note, if you buy the 6" cube (for instance) you will not get a 6" (finished) die. Also, make sure you use a mat with each die you use (and different dies may need different size mats) -- your dies can/will get messed up if you don't use a mat. When you look at a die, if you scroll down and click on the "Details and dimensions" tab you will find the size mat needed. Mats DO wear out so plan on replacing them so watch for sales.

QuiltnNan 02-09-2017 03:03 PM

thanks for all the comments and advice

bkay 02-09-2017 03:29 PM

I have the go baby. I wish I hadn't been so cheap and bought the larger one. I use the 5" square and the 2 1/2" strip. I use 2 1/5' for a lot of sashing and also for binding. I use the 5" for my I Spy charms.

bkay

DebbieJJ 02-10-2017 01:41 AM

I also have the GO Baby, but I don't get to use it...My DH loves to help me with my cutting needs if I'm going to use the GO Baby! My most used dies are the 2.5" strips, the 5" sq., and the combo 2.5" and 1/2 sq. die. He's got me so many 2.5 strips cut that I won't need any more this year! (He's "medically" retired (disabled with back and heart issues) so he has to take it easy.)

Battle Axe 02-10-2017 03:17 AM

I have the GO and my favorite die is the hexie. I had trouble cutting period, so cutting a hexie was a daunting task. But I get perfect hexies every time now. There are three sizes on the die and I just put all my scraps that are odd shape on there and make hexies.

LindaJ 02-10-2017 04:41 AM

I have one and it is sitting in my sewing room gathering dust.

Rennie 02-10-2017 05:36 AM


Originally Posted by LindaJ (Post 7761156)
I have one and it is sitting in my sewing room gathering dust.

Same here. I have the Go Baby and several dies, but my DH, who does most of my cutting for me, says he finds it wastes material and he "thinks" he can cut by hand (rotary cutter) better.

Geri B 02-10-2017 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by LindaJ (Post 7761156)
I have one and it is sitting in my sewing room gathering dust.

why don't you use it?


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