I have the GO and enjoy it. It is use to make the strips for many projects. I am just now doing some of the shapes, but so far it is going well. My daughter can use it with mom standing over her shoulder when we do projects together.

I like my Baby Go, but not the hexagon -that was a hard pattern for me and I felt that only a big one should be on one die, not the little ones, they should also be on one die. - J

I see your point however Im a scrappy quilterf I use up my scraps and they are already cut anyways- so i find the die that fits the fab and cut away.... Works for me.. I have most if not all the dies ( i dont use the strips tho- they are still wrapped NIP)

AS for the Winding ways, DWR, Blazing star and the llike dies, I save time, and the LITTLE waste of fabric by far out ways trying to cut these patterns by hand or rotary cutter..

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my go.. I use it all the time.. My fav's are the tumblers, Bricks, 2x2 and the rags.. I couldnt imagine cutting all those ends by hand!!!! What a saver...

I am a fairly newbie too and I love my Go! Makes cutting so much easier!

I didn't fall for the lots of wasted fabric usually from non owners, when buying a die cut. I get 1/4" waste on most cuts. The demos show lots of wasted fabric because the person doesn't have time to place the fabric for less waste, showing how the machine works is the main focus of a demo. I mark 1/4" all around the die blade. I place my fabric pieces on that line. Simple and no waste. I've experimented enough to know I can fold four layers on the die and have the excess fabric off to one side and it goes through the roller, not on the die. I seldom cut fabric to fit the die anymore.

Love it. Love it. Love it. Can't live without it. FLIMSY? not by a long shot. Best investment I have made since my serger.

I have the Accuquilt Baby and really like it. A friend gave me about 30 pounds of quilting scraps--almost all of them in small triangles of varying sizes. With the Accuquilt triangle die I can resize the triangles quickly and I have made two charity quilts with them so far. I have found that the dies may not cut an accurate size--the 2.5 inch square die I bought cuts a little smaller. When I measured the die metal it was slightly smaller than a 2.5 inch square. But that's OK if you use it to cut all of your squares. It is definitely worth the money to me.

Why don't you sell your mid-arm. I bought one from a person like you and make a HUGE amount of charity quilts. She is very happy to see it being USED.

I have the Sizzix Big Shot and I love it. Someday, I hope to get the Big Shot Pro, because it is larger. I use alot of the Accuquilt dies. Since it is so versatile I chose Sizzix instead. I know alot of gals that like the Accuquilt, they are both great. It is just making the choice of which one.

I have an AccuQuilt Studio. With an adapter I can use Ellison and Sizzix Bigz dies, with a different adapter I can use GO dies, and I can of course use AccuCut and AccuQuilt dies. I also have the option of having custom dies created for my specIfic needs. I love the versatility of this machine!

Also, about the fabric waste comments, with the Studio I can pool my fabric in the tray so I can cut straight from yardage.

I know this machine isn't for everyone, but I think for many it is a great investment. I especially love the versality of the strip dies! And the convenience of the double wedding ring die set. I don't think I'd every take the time to cut it out without the dies, but it is one of my favourite quilt patterns.

Just my two cents! I'm sure many will disagree with me.

I got one at the Houston show, but I haven't even gotten it out of the box yet. I am in love with the idea though.I hope it works!

I have the go baby also. I only have 2 or 3 dies and haven't made any thing yet.

I have managed to bite my tongue in the past when you have made negative comments that seemed inappropriate to me. However, this time I must say something. It's all right to say you don't like the GO, but do you really have to say mean and false things to make your point?

You admit that you don't HAVE a Go, so your comments are not based on first-hand knowledge.

You said that you 'saw how flimsy it was made.' Hmmmm. That's simply not true. It is a heavy-duty piece of equipment. The dies are meant to last for a lifetime.The manufacturer will replace them if they don't work right. I've only read that one of our members has had that happen - and Accuquilt quickly and cheerfully replaced the die.

You said that you had heard 'how many of them break.' Interesting - I haven't heard that even one has broken. Perhaps you're referring to the matts that some people have had trouble with because they were using them incorrectly. I read the directions and learned to NOT line them up the same way every time I used them, and they did not crack or develop deep cuts. Matts are not designed to last forever,though. I've had very good luck with mine, and I haven't had to replace even one after using my GO for a year.

I do not work for the manufacturer of Go. I am just a very satisfied customer.

I have the Sizzix big shot and I love that machine.....dont get me wrong I also wanted the accuquilt but the dies are so dang expensive....so one day I was in Joanns and had a 50% coupon and I got the sizzix with two dies all for $52.00 so I thought ok lets see what it can do...well Ive done fleece,felt,fabric,plastic so far and when I do fabric for applique I use a stabalizer that I can iron on to what ever Iam working with project......what I dont understand is why the accuquilt is never on sale nor are their dies so it makes it really hard to afford these days...but thats just my opinion......but if Santa put the acuquilt under my tree hey I wouldnt be upset lol but thats not going to happen....Trish

Had one, didn't like it as it wasted fabric and was constant expense for new dies to do what I wanted. i sold it and purchased an Alto quilt cutter 2

I am a very satisfied owner of the Go! The first time I used it to cut 2 1/2 inch binding strips it paid for itself in my mind. I hate rotary cutting. Don't like templates much either. This machine is just wonderful. I have cut up all my scraps in to shapes for some scrappy quilts too! And I don't know where on earth anyone would get the idea it's flimsy. It's quite heavy and I think, fairly well built. As long as you don't force it to cut more than is recommended and use some common sense when cutting things like fleece, you'll enjoy it. I think it would be a wonderful Christmas gift!

Quilting Warehouse has the best prices. Their only disadvantage is that they won't have the newest dies, but they have all the standard ones.

Love mine too!