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I think the biggest value for me is the time saved. I know there there are more experienced quilters out there who probably can cut some of this stuff in their sleep, but for a working woman with a toddler, another on the way, and little to no experience this is a HUGE help. I keep my machine in my sewing room (or where it will be someday), and so far use the DWR and a variety of squares!
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I have 3 different strip dies, and use it all the time. For me, it is the ONLY way I get perfectly cut strips. I also have the June Tailor Quarter Cut ruler, but still had inconsistencies when I used it. I put my Accuquilt Go on a rolling microwave cart to keep it handy, but out of the way if not using it. The dies fit nicely on the lower shelves.
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Ladies, I just heard last week of a guild that owns one and the members can use it. I don't know if they take it to their individual homes or use it during their meetings, which is what I personally would rather do. Probably a signup sheet to keep track but to me that seems like a good use of guild money that would benefit many members.
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I have had mine for a couple of years and I use it all the time. It is invaluable in making my binding strips. I have to admit I do not use it that often for the all shapes but I love my strips.
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I guess I need to get mine out and keep it accessible. I feel guilty because I had to have it when it first came out and have barely used it. I have yet to cut an accurate strip when using it. I fold as carefully as I can and still end up screwing up one way or another. :( Maybe have to give it another try.
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i bought one and love to cut differant appliques , i dont have a lot of dies , because some of them are exspensive , but i use the ones i have all the time!
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Originally Posted by garysgal
(Post 5921655)
I have a Go Baby and love it as well. But I have a question: how do you cut strips that are longer than the die? It seems that I would only be able to cut the strips the length of the die and then sew them together. Is this right or am I missing something?
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I am lucky enough to have mine sitting out and I do find I use it more often because of that. I am cutting all my left over pieces from quilts into tumbler blocks for a scrap quilt. I also use it to cut my binding strips. Very fast and very straight.
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I made sure I had a dedicated spot for mine before I bought it. I recently purchased the Go! Baby. I don't need all the applique dies since I don't know how too..lol
I did buy the one that makes 5" squares. So I can make my own charm packs to send to my niece. And now I can go through my scraps and make Ispy charm packs too. |
If you want to sell something and make a fair amount for it, try SewItsForSale--it's a Yahoo group. People there know what things are worth and are happy to pay a reasonable amount for a used item.
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