Accuquilt Go or Go Baby?
I’m trying to decide if I should buy one or not and if so which one. Any advice would be truly appreciated. TIA!!
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Originally Posted by Sheryllyn
(Post 8095357)
I’m trying to decide if I should buy one or not and if so which one. Any advice would be truly appreciated. TIA!!
I would suggest the Go instead of Baby just because you can use more dies, like the blocks on board with the Go and Go Big but not the Baby. |
If you can't afford the Go Big!, I would recommend the Go! instead of the Baby. More options.
Edit: Regarding the question of whether to buy one, it depends. If you have difficulty rotary cutting, the Go! is very helpful. I am okay with rotary cutting but really like my Go! for odd shapes (hexagons, circles, etc.) and triangles. I use some of the applique shapes to cut freezer paper for the turned edge machine applique technique I prefer. The applique shapes also work great for raw edge fused applique. Personally, I prefer my June Tailor Shape Cut for cutting strips, but some people get better results using the Go! strip dies. |
I like my Go Baby although I don't use it as much as I thought I would. It is very helpful for cutting perfect circles (wool). The dies are expensive, but you can usually use them in the Go or the Baby. It doesn't take up too much room in my small space. And I like not having to plug it in.
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I have the Go but don't use it much--I enjoy cutting out my pieces.
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Thank you so much! After reading your replies and talking to my s/o, I’m going to. Get the GO! I found a great deal on the website offering the starter pack with an 8” Qube and some additional dies & mats for $400. S/O said he would pay half. Now I have to wait until payday!! I’m so excited!!!
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My sore shoulders love my Go Big. But I just buy the dies I need because they are spendy.
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Good for you!! I think you'll like it. I have the GO and really enjoy using it.
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Good for you! Enjoy! Let us know how the Qubes are....I'm still debating whether to invest in them or not..
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I have the GoBaby ... my first attempt to use it, the fabric was pretty much shredded (forgot about starching first); haven't used it since!
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The Go Baby package was and still may be on sale for $99. I would say buy both. I use the Baby for most dies when I want a few cuts. The large manual Go for serious cutting and bigger dies.
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Originally Posted by Sheryllyn
(Post 8095357)
I’m trying to decide if I should buy one or not and if so which one. Any advice would be truly appreciated. TIA!!
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I have a Baby and I like it. The big drawback to the Baby is the size restriction. The maximum size you can cut is 5.5" (the mat is 6"). If you use larger size patches, then you will need to go with a regular Go, or the Go Big. I don't think I'd use a larger cutter more than I use the Baby. My best advice is to evaluate the sizes you cut most frequently (for example: 2.5" squares, 5" squares, 10" squares, etc.) then buy the machine that will handle those cuts. Good luck with your decision.
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I have the electric one and love it! Quick and fun to bust those scraps. Applique projects and patterns are endless. Many dies have machine EMB designs available too.
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I have both the Baby and the Go. I purchased the Baby first and after deciding I liked it, but wanted to be able to try out a few of the larger size dies, broke down and bought the Go. I don't regret buying the Baby, as I find I can cut with the smaller dies, while resting my bad back in bed and setting the Baby on a tray on my lap. I usually stick to 4 layers of fabric and don't find the crank difficult (and I am 76 yrs. old).
I reserve using the Go for when I need to use the bigger dies. |
I have the Go and love it. Watch for sales on the dies. They do have sales on the Accuquilt website. I use it mainly for shapes as I can still rotary cut strips. I may not use it for months but when I want circles, stars, or the other day I needed 24 6" squares and 12 5" squares to make a fold and stitch wreath, it is outstanding to have.
I think of my Go like my big ole roasting pan that I use for Thanksgiving turkey. I may only use it a few times a year, but when I need it, thank goodness I have it. |
I have found that using my June Taylor Pro https://www.amazon.com/June-Tailor-2...hape+cut+prois (the one shown on Amazon doesn't have the diagonal degree lines on it. Don't know why, as these are very useful in cutting diamonds)
is as fast if not faster than using the Go for strips and squares. And therefore I prefer to use it in order to eliminate waste (fabric). I know a lot of people use them for strips and I would too, were it not for the June Taylor mentioned. I prefer the Go or Baby for triangles, especially 1/4" square triangles, tumblers, rag quilts, and if I did applique, I'm sure I would be very happy with those. I realize that I may not get 100% accuracy on my strips and squares sometimes, but most times I do. If it were not for my "lap cutting" with my Baby (see above post), I would regret not going for the Go to begin with, as it will do a lot more. I am sure you will enjoy either one though. |
I have the Go and Go Big...the later a recent purchase because tired of the crank and wrist issues...If your going to pay 400 on the Go I'd throw another 100 in there and get the Go Big...In fact wait for a sale like I did and got it for 450 with free Flying Geese Die and mat...I got it thru Accuquilt but Nancy Notions runs the same sale. I buy thru their site Accuquilt since they give cash points towards next purchase...
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